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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF
LANIE WHEELER AS MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBER
WHEREAS, Lanie Wheeler was elected to the City Council of the
City of Palo Alto in 1991 and re-elected in 1995, and served in the
distinguished roles of Mayor in 1996 and Vice Mayor in 1995 and 1999; and
WHEREAS, Lanie Wheeler served as a Member of the Finance
Committee from 1992-94 and 1997-99 and as Chairperson in 1994 and 1998; and
served as a Member of the Policy and Services Committee in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Lanie Wheeler represented Palo Alto as the delegate to
the Santa Clara Cities Association in 1996 and 1999, as an alternate to
LAFCO from 1996-1999, as a member of ABAG's Regional Planning Committee
from 1996-1999, and as a member of the League of California Cities
Administrative Services Policy Committee from 1997-1999; and
WHEREAS, Lanie Wheeler served as a Member of the Planning
Commission from 1979-89 and as Chairperson in 1985-86; and
WHEREAS, Lanie Wheeler was instrumental in the implementation of
"Palo Alto Together" which fostered cooperation and coordination between
residents and businesses in Palo Alto, focused on enhancing the urban
environment, promoted self-help, and expanded volunteer opportunities; and
WHEREAS, as an advocate for recreation and sports, Lanie Wheeler
chaired the Women's World Cup Soccer Committee for Palo Alto and sponsored
a Youth Soccer Clinic on July 3, 1999; and
-WHEREAS, Lanie Wheeler carried out her convictions and concerns
regarding the issue of escalating rents by holding a citywide Mayor's
Forum, ·working with Senator Byron Sher' s Office on sponsoring statewide
legislation to address this issue, and forming a task force of stakeholders
and community leaders to develop recommendations for Council consideration;
and
WHEREAS, Lanie Wheeler is known for her extensive field trips
with Council Member Kniss from card clubs to the Arastra Preserve to
investigating citizen complaints in the neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of
Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of Lanie Wheeler
and gratefully records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the
citizens of this community, for the meritorious service rendered and
contributions made during her term on the Council.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 10, 2000
AYES:
NOES:
BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE,
MOSSAR, OJAKIAN
ABSTENTIONS:
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