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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO SUSIE ORD UPON HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Susie Ord provided 24 years of dedicated service to the City of Palo Alto in a
variety of capacities such as Parking Monitor, Community Service Officer, Community Crime
Prevention Officer and Program Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Susie Ord received 59 letters of commendation from members of the public,
Palo Alto Police Department and City Officials for her outstanding and dedicated public service;
and
WHEREAS, Susie Ord performed hundreds of home security inspections and Community
Watch Meetings in order to provide the residents of Palo Alto with pertinent information and tips
to keep them and their families safe; and
WHEREAS, Susie Ord was responsible for creating, developing and administering 23
Citizen Police Academies and numerous advanced academies. Over the years, approximately
500 people have participated in these very popular programs; and
WHEREAS, Susie Ord has been responsible for coordinating numerous other community
outreach programs such as National Night Out, the "Heads Up" Newsletter, the Bicycle
Licensing Program, Community Outreach and Events (e.O.R.E.), Health and Safety Fairs; and
WHEREAS, Susie Ord has been described in her supervisory evaluations as "extremely hard
working and diligent," "known for her grace and kindness" and "has an undeniable commitment
to the organization and to the City of Palo Alto."
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto
hereby commends the outstanding public service of Susie Ord and records its appreciation, as
well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community, upon her retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: DECEMBER 14,2009
AYES: BARTON, BURT, DREKMEIER, ESPINOSA, KISHIMOTO, KLEIN, MORTON,
SCHMID, YEH
NOES:
ABSENTIONS:
ABSENT:
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ATIEST: APPROVED:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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