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RESOLUTION 9147
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
WAYNE FLUSS UPON HIS RETIREMENT
Whereas, Wayne Fluss has served the City of Palo Alto from April 28, 1980 to
November 30, 2010 as Tree Maintenance Assistant, Tree Trimmer Line Clearer Assistant,
Tree Trimmer/Line Clearer, Heavy Equipment Operator, and Heavy Equipment Operator
Lead; and
Whereas, Wayne Fluss has enhanced the quality of life for the citizens of this
community by trimming trees, repairing sidewalks, cleaning storm drains, maintaining
pump stations and wet wells and keeping Public Works Operations prepared; and
Whereas, Wayne Fluss has faithfully and continually responded on nights and
weekends to provide 24 hour emergency response during winter storms; and
Whereas, Wayne Fluss in his 20 years of service with the tree section of Public Works
Operations, helped to provide the citizens of Palo Alto with a safer, greener tree city; and
Whereas, Wayne Fluss in his 10 years of service with the Storm Drain section of
Public Works Operations, has taken part in clearing approximately 1.9 million linear feet of
storm drain lines; the equivalent of one line from Palo Alto to Las Vegas, Nevada; and
Whereas, Wayne Fluss has taken a leadership role in all of the positions he has held
in Public Works; and
Whereas, Wayne Fluss has provided his expertise, training, guidance and support to
fellow employees in the Public Works Department; and
Whereas, the City of Palo Alto desires to recognize the meritorious service of Wayne
Fluss.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
commends the outstanding public service of Wayne Fluss and records its appreciation as
well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community for the service and contribution
rendered during his 30 years of employment with the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: March 07, 2011
AYES: BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD, YEH
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