HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9390RESOLUTION 9390 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO ALISON WILLIAMS
ON HER RETIREMENT FOR OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE
WHEREAS, Alison Williams has served the City of Palo Alto for the past thirty-three years and
has made significant contributions to the City of Palo Alto in her capacity as Costume Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Alison Williams has designed, created and built tens of thousands of costumes for the
youth of Palo Alto; has provided her services as an experienced educator; and
WHEREAS, through Alison's devotion to making the Children's Theatre productions an excellent
experience for all who participate on stage and off, the Children's Theatre has been chosen by the
community as Palo Alto Weekly's "Best Place for Live Entertainment" in 2012 and 2013 and
regularly serves more than 30,000 participants annually; and
WHEREAS, Alison Williams has been an exemplary costume supervisor and mentor, providing
her staff with opportunities to create, grow and succeed by providing a workplace that was
educational, motivational and open to new ideas; and
WHEREAS, Alison Williams is recognized by the community, and parents of local youth for her
professionalism, knowledge and for providing the community with outstanding programs and services;
and
WHEREAS, Alison Williams through her professionalism, wisdom, integrity, creativity, and
humanity, has earned the high esteem of her City of Palo Alto colleagues across departments and
divisions.
. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
gratefully records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation ofthe citizens of this community, for the
outstanding public service rendered by Alison Williams along with our best wishes for a rewarding
and fulfilling life during retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 27,2014
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City attorney