HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9158RESOLUTION NO. 9158
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO.
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MARY MINTO
UPON HER RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Mary Minto was hirec:t in 1972 as a Library Assistant working at the Children's Library and
rose to the position of Head of the Library's Division of Collections and Technical Services; and
WHEREAS, in her 39 years of service, Mary Minto made many significant contributions to the Library
and the citizens of Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, throughout her career, Mary Minto worked in both the public and technical services sections
of the Library and at all of the existing library branches; and
WHEREAS, Mary Minto served from 1985 until 1991 as the administrator of the Library's first
comprehensive library computer and software system, and led the development of many library
technology improvements, including the online catalog; and
WHEREAS, Mary Minto has been responsible for overseeing the acquisition, development and
maintenance of the Library's book, media, and electronic collections; and
WHEREAS, Mary Minto was instrumental in developing plans for the library bond measure projects and
for several library renovation projects; and
WHEREAS, Mary Minto has hired and trained many library staff members and is known and admired
for her dedication, work ethic, responsiveness, and supportive management style; and
WHEREAS, Mary Minto has represented the Library Department on the City's Management and
Professional Compensation Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto, together with the
citizens of this community, hereby gratefully records its appreciation, esteem and admiration for the
outstanding public service and leadership rendered by Mary Minto, along with our best wishes for a
rewarding and fulfilling life during retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: April 11, 2011
AYES: ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID, SHEPHERD, YEH
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: BURT
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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