HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 2511-5428CITY OF PALO ALTO
CITY COUNCIL
Monday, December 15, 2025
Council Chambers & Hybrid
4:30 PM
Agenda Item
1.Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Molly S. Stump Upon Completion of Her Public
Service as City Attorney.
City Council
Staff Report
Report Type: SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Lead Department: City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 15, 2025
Report #:2511-5428
TITLE
Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Molly S. Stump Upon Completion of Her Public Service
as City Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Proclamation Expressing Appreciation to Molly S. Stump Upon Completion of
Her Public Service as City Attorney
APPROVED BY:
Mahealani Ah Yun, City Clerk
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MOLLY S. STUMP
UPON COMLPETION OF HER PUBLIC SERVICE AS CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Molly S. Stump has dedicated her professional career to public
service, leading a generation of public-law attorneys and staff with her
intelligence, integrity, and empathy; and
WHEREAS, Molly first served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Marilyn
Hall Patel of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco after graduating Order
of the Coif from UC Berkeley Law; and
WHEREAS, Molly exhibited her legal skill and leadership ability in the San
Francisco City Attorney’s Office, eventually ascending to General Counsel
for the San Francisco International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Molly has served the City of Palo Alto as its City Attorney since
her appointment in 2011 as one of four Council-appointed officers; and
WHEREAS, after nearly 15 years of service to Palo Alto, Molly leaves behind
a legacy of sound advice, calm judgement, a commitment to public service,
and a department of nine attorneys and three professional staff who embody
these same qualities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Ed Lauing, Mayor of
the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do hereby recognize
Molly S. Stump upon completion of her public service as City Attorney.
APPROVED AND PRESENTED: December 15, 2025
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Mayor Ed Lauing
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Vice Mayor Vicki Veenker Councilmember Pat Burt
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Councilmember George Lu Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims
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Councilmember Keith Reckdahl Councilmember Greer Stone
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