HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2017-12-06 (2) RESOLUTION NO. 34-2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
COMMENDING EMMETT O'DONNELL
FOR HIS YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE TO THE TOWN OF TIBURON
WHEREAS, Emmett O'Donnell has been of continuous service to the Town of Tiburon
since 2003, earning his stripes the hard way with 3 years on the Design Review Board and 3
years as a Planning Commissioner before making the leap to the Town Council in 2009; and
WHEREAS, Emmett also served with distinction as Vice Mayor in 2011-2012 and
Mayor in 2012-2013, providing leadership on numerous projects around Tiburon, including
Dairy Knoll, the Lyford parking lot, the initiation of a Bike Train for kids to ride to school and
the completion of the Del Mar-Undergrounding project; and
WHEREAS, Emmett has been a steadfast advocate for green issues, serving on the Marin
Clean Energy Board of Directors; helping Marin County become a leader in renewable energy
efforts and an inspiration for the rest of the country; and
WHEREAS, Emmett has led the charge to beautify and improve many areas in Tiburon
(sometimes even outside Town limits), such as McKegney Green, Dairy Knoll and the Tiburon
Boulevard medians; and
WHEREAS, Emmett has been a Viking for Tiburon's finances, showing a steel backbone
as a member of the budget subcommittee and helping keep Tiburon on the financial straight and
narrow; and
WHEREAS, Emmett has always spoken his mind and stuck to his principles, always in a
constructive manner, in his perpetual quest to always do the right thing for Tiburon and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, after 8 years of dedicated service on the Town Council, Emmett has chosen
to relinquish his seat, leaving a legacy of steadfast leadership and commitment to community to
which other Councilmembers shall aspire in the future.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby thank
Emmett O'Donnell for his distinguished service to the Town of Tiburon, and extends its best
wishes for a future that exceeds all expectations.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Tiburon on December 6, 2017 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fraser, Fredericks, Kulik, O'Donnell, Thier
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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TOWN OTIBURON
ATTEST:
LEA STEFA I, TOWN CLERK
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