HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9989RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO GEOFF WONG UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Geoff Wong for over three decades has enthusiastically served the City of Palo Alto
where he started his career on September 24, 1990 as a Lab Technician, promoted to Chemist the
following year, and then finally served in 2010 and 2020 as acting Senior Chemist of the Regional Water
Quality Control Plant; and
WHEREAS, Geoff Wong has enhanced the quality of life and protected the public health of the
citizens of Palo Alto, Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, East Palo Alto Sanitary District, and
Stanford University by sampling and analyzing billions of gallons of drinking water, recycled water, and
wastewater over his 31-year career with the City; and
WHEREAS, Geoff Wong earned his manager level Grade IV Laboratory Analyst certification
from the California Water Environmental Association, which is the highest level achievement for lab
staff; and
WHEREAS, Geoff Wong was instrumental in supporting modernization of the laboratory
information management systems including the early Paradox DOS system and later Promium Element
and pretreatment LINKO databases; and
WHEREAS, Geoff Wong is recognized by his peers and City staff for being professional,
dependable, and always ready to volunteer. Geoff serves as an exemplary role model in his pursuit to
follow Palo Alto's green initiatives. Geoff is knowledgeable about the laboratory and has provided
excellent technical expertise, guidance, and support to fellow employees in the Public Works Department
over his 31-year career.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
gratefully records and extends its sincere appreciation to Geoff Wong for his dedication and excellent
service rendered to the City, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto recognizes Geoff Wong for his
tireless and enthusiastic commitment to the people of Palo Alto and thanks hi~ for hi,s 31 years of
dedicated service on their behalf.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 20, 2021
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City Manager
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