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City of Palo Alto (ID # 7592)
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Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 1/9/2017
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Summary Title: Proclamation Honoring Sheri Furman
Title: Proclamation of the Council of the City of Palo Alto Honoring the
Volunteer Services of Sheri Furman
From: City Manager
Lead Department: City Clerk
Attachments:
Attachment A: Proclamation Honoring Sheri Furman
Proclamation
Honoring Sheri Furman
WHEREAS, Sheri Furman has graciously volunteered her time to serve the citizens of the City of
Palo Alto and has led many projects and efforts which have contributed to the betterment of our
community; and
WHEREAS, as Chair of the Midtown Residents Association (MRA), she organized many
successful events such as the annual Community Ice Cream Social with Council Members,
commissioners and staff scooping ice cream; and a Midtown multi-cultural potluck; and
WHEREAS, Sheri served as webmaster for the MRA and utilized the website to share the history
of Midtown and notify residents of semi-annual general meetings on topics of community interest; and
WHEREAS, Sheri, as Chair of MRA, worked tirelessly to improve the City. Some noticeable
accomplishments under her leadership: installation of art pieces at Hoover Park, bathrooms at Seale
Park, and the development of Scott Meadows, a new section in Greer Park; and
WHEREAS, Sheri served as Chair of Palo Alto Neighborhoods (PAN), an independent umbrella
group for Palo Alto neighborhoods whose purpose is to enhance communications and mutual support,
where she chaired forums on housing and retail and also distributed surveys to residents to obtain
feedback on civic engagement and community priorities; and
WHEREAS, Sheri has shared her valuable knowledge and insight on city wide committees and task
forces covering topics such as the Cubberley Community Center, the Comprehensive Plan Housing
Element, Website Advisory Group, and the Midtown East-West Bicycle and Pedestrian Connector
Project; and
WHEREAS, Sheri has been an active leader in our community and is continually recognized for her
extraordinary generosity, caring and commitment to the citizens of Palo Alto.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patrick Burt, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City
Council do hereby gratefully extend appreciation to Sheri Furman for her years of faithful service to the
City of Palo Alto.
Presented: December 12, 2016
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Patrick Burt
Mayor