HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9085RESOLUTION NO. 9085
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO NORMAN BROWN
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Norman Brown has served in various capacities for the City of Palo Alto from
May 12, 1981 to June 29, 2010 as Laborer I, Utilities Trainee, Utility InstallerlRepairer
Assistant, Utility InstallerlRepairer, Electrical Assistant 1, Electrician -Apprentice, Electrician,
Electrician-Lead, and Supervisor Electrical Systems; and
WHEREAS, Norman Brown has enhanced the quality of life for the citizens of this
community through strict adherence to industry standards and the City of Palo Alto's safe work
practices for substation power delivery systems providing our customers with reliable electric
services; and
WHEREAS, Norman Brown worked with his fellow employees in the redesign and
rebuilding of the Park Boulevard Substation installing new superstructure to provide local area
residents and businesses with additional primary distribution circuits, and assisted in making the
system more reliable; and
WHEREAS, Norman Brown was essential in the decommissioning of Alma Substation.
Norman Brown worked with the City's Engineering team on locating and hiring a salvage
company, which purchased the substation transformers, saving the City budgetary dollars. He
helped to secure $1,000,000 for the General Fund by completing the decommissioning on time;
and
WHEREAS, Norman Brown, having experience and knowledge of the City's electric
substation infrastructure, has provided his expertise, guidance, leadership and support to fellow
employees in the Utilities Electric Operations Division for 27 years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto desires to recognize the meritorious service of Norman
Brown.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
commends the outstanding public service of Norman Brown and records its appreciation as well
as the appreciation of the citizens of this community for the service and contribution rendered
during his 29 years of employment with the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: AUGUST 2, 2010
AYES: BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD,
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