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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION OF FRANCISCO ALFONSO FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
AS A MEMBER OF THE ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
WHEREAS, Francisco Alfonso served the City of Palo Alto as
a member of the Architectural Review Board from November 13,
1996, until his untimely death on August 12, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Alfonso was a man of integrity, who
provided excellent leadership in his role as Vice Chairperson
from October 15, 1998, through his last meeting on August 3,
2000; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Alfonso, whose questions and comments
were always profound and at the heart of each issue,
enthusiastically gave his time and talent to guide the
development of the community and to ensure that a high standard
of design was achieved; and
WHEREAS, with unique insight into architectural problems,
keen understanding of a "sense of place," and comprehensive
approach to project review, Francisco Alfonso contributed his
architectural design knowledge and ideas, giving energy
especially to improvement of the "in-between" spaces of
projects, to improve many important projects; and
WHEREAS, Francisco Alfonso brought to the Architectural
Review Board the expertise of academic training, degrees and
mastery of professional knowledge in architecture and structural
engineering, years of practical experience as an Archi teet and
Structural Engineer, along with significant expertise in art and
landscape architecture, a depth of understanding of these
disciplines and extraordinary abilities in the articulation of
design issues, and was thereby able to suggest creative,
pragmatic solutions to assist the owners of commercial and
residential properties in developing their properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto wishes to acknowledge and
remember Francisco Alfonso for his personal commitment and pride
in the community, for his significant personal efforts and
vision, and for his substantial dedication as a member of the
Architectural Review Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Council of the
City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records its sincere
appreciation and the community's appreciation of Francisco
Alfonso for his faithful and excellent service rendered to the
City, and hereby extends its sympathy and condolences to his
family.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 18, 2000
AYES: BEECHAM, BURCH, EAKINS, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE, MOSSAR,
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INTRODUCED AND PASSED: August 7, 2000
AYES: BEECHAM, EAKINS, FAZZINO, KLEINBERG, KNISS, LYTLE, MOSSAR,
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