HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9063RESOLUTION NO. 9063
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO AUDREY BATES
UPON HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates began her career with the City of Palo Alto on December
29, 1976 as a Public Safety Dispatcher; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates has, over the course of her career, answered tens of
thousands of1~mergency calls for assistance from the residents of the City of Palo Alto,
Stanford University, and surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates has served on countless occasions as a Communications
Training Officer, teaching new dispatchers the skills they need to be successful; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates has, during the course of her career, received numerous
letters of appreciation and commendation from the public, police officers, fire fighters
and allied agencies for her superior performance during emergencies and routine calls for
service; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates has handled numerous critical incidents, emergencies, and
catastrophes over the past 34 years and is recognized by her peers, public safety
personnel, and allied agencies for her calm, professional demeanor in a crisis; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates has demonstrated the ability to adapt to new changes in
her work environment having begun her career. utilizing a microphone, telephone, pen
and paper, and finishing her career operating sophisticated 9-1-1, radio, and computer
systems; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates has pursued her 34 year public safety career with
dedication, professionalism, and enthusiasm; and
WHEREAS, Audrey Bates plans to spend her retirement enjoying time with her
family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo
Alto hereby gratefully records and extends its sincere appreciation of the community to
Audrey Bates for her faithful and excellent service rendered to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: JUNE 14,2010
AYES:
NOES:
BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN~ PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
SHEPHERD,YEH
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