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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL·OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
COMMENDING THE OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE OF
GARY M. BAUM AS CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Gary Baum became the Palo Alto City Attorney on July 14, 2004, and has served the
City faithfully for over six years; and
WHEREAS, Gary received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Political Science from Whittier
College in 1981 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Southern California Law School in 1984; and
WHEREAS, Gary has worked tirelessly in the municipal law field for over 25 years, serving four
other cities before becoming the City Attorney of Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, as City Attorney, Gary provided valuable leadership and counsel on several major Palo
Alto projects, including the Stanford Hospital Development, Emergency Water Supply Project, Library
Bond Election and High Speed Rail Project; and
WHEREAS, Gary actively encouraged the City's creation of a Green Building Ordinance, which
became a model for other cities and received both local and national attention; and
WHEREAS, during his six year tenure as City Attorney of Palo Alto, Gary completed a full
restructuring of the City Attorney's Office, increasing office productivity and reducing expenditures on
outside counsel by $1.2 million; and
WHEREAS, Gary's commitment to mentoring and supporting others has earned him the deep respect
and loyalty of his own office staff and the City organization as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Gary's compassion and dedication to service extend beyond his role as City Attorney,
and he has donated countless hours of personal time to serve as a pro bono· attorney for victims of
domestic violence, inspiring other attorneys in his office to follow in his footsteps; and
WHEREAS, Gary's integrity, honesty and professionalism are known statewide, and are evidenced by
the numerous honors he has received throughout his career, including being named a "Super Lawyer" in
municipal law in 2005, receiving the Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Awardin 2007 and receiving the
Access to Justice Award in 2009.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
gratefully records its sincere appreciation to Gary M. Baum for his meritorious service to the citizens and
staff of the City of Palo Alto.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: OCTOBER 25, 2010
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