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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
GARY CLARIEN ON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Gary Clarien has served the City of Palo Alto for the past thirty-four years and
has made significant contributions to the City of Palo Alto in his capacity as Arts Producer, Palo
Alto Art Center; and
WHEREAS, Gary Clarien was one of the very first employees of the Palo Alto Art Center
and was instrumental in creating the adult studio program of classes in a variety of artmaking
media; and
WHEREAS, Gary Clarien worked to create and maintain the Art Center's ceramic studio, a
program that is regionally recognized for its safety and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Gary Clarien, over three decades, has inspired thousands of emerging and
established artists, showcasing the power of making art as a creative outlet, a form of recreation,
stress relief, and even therapy; and
WHEREAS, Gary Clarien through his professional excellence, wisdom, integrity, and
humanity, has earned the high esteem of his City of Palo Alto colleagues across departments and
divisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Palo Alto
hereby gratefully records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this
community, for the outstanding public service rendered by Gary Clarien, along with our best
wishes for a rewarding and fulfilling life during retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: DECEMBER 14,2009
AYES: BARTON, BURT, DREKMEIER, ESPINOSA, KISHIMOTO, KLEIN, MORTON,
SCHMID, YEH
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ABSENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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rClerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: