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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MICHAEL SMIT ON THE
COMPLETION OF ONE TERM SERVING THE PUBLIC ART
COMMISSION
WHEREAS, Michael Smit served the City of Palo Alto as a member of the Public Art Commission
from October 2009 to April 2012; and
WHEREAS, Michael has given his time, artistic talents, international perspective and expertise
unselfishly for the benefit of the public in shaping policy and procedures, and contributed to updating
and maintaining the Municipal Arts Plan; and
WHEREAS, Michael worked tirelessly to create a database of potential sites for public art
throughout the City of Palo Alto and has been an excellent advocate and supporter of the temporary
public art program; and
WHEREAS, Michael has been involved in the implementation of multiple projects soon to be
installed including the Joe O'Connell and Blessing Hancock installation of artworks for the Main
Library and Art Center site, the artwork at Hoover Park, and the Roger Stoller sculpture at the Mitchell
Park Library and Community Center; and
WHEREAS, Michael has worked diligently to research, advocate for, and implement an artist in
residence program in Palo Alto, which is set to launch in Fall 2012; and
WHEREAS, Michael has been engaged with the youth and community groups of Palo Alto through
his involvement in the Youth Art Awards, outreach to the Midtown Residents Association and Palo Alto
Neighborhoods.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto, hereby
commends the outstanding public service of Michael Smit and records its appreciation as well as the
appreciation of the citizens of this community for the service and contribution rendered during his term
on the Public Art Commission.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: May 21, 2012
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
SHEPHERD,YEH
BURT
ABSTENTIONS:
II