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In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO. 2007/438
HONORING ROBERT M. SESSLER
UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT FROM THIRTY-SIX
YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
WHEREAS, Robert M. Sessler, Director of Aging and Adult Services, Employment and Human
Services Department is retiring after 36 years of outstanding service to Contra Costa County and to
the citizens of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, Robert M. Sessler currently serves as Aging and Adult Services Director for Contra
Costa County Employment and HumawservicesDepartmentzwhere he has worked in a variety of
social work, administrative a.nd'in"agerial asssrgnme ts '"ver`the.p�ast 36 years; and
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WHEREAS, Robert.M.'Sessler oversees:a'cgin 'bined"budget of,ove $,100'million and a staff of
approximately 350;inch ding six division offices,as well-as the IrvH' Supportive Service Public
Authority. He has workedin all,levels'6f Area Agency on Aging activ-itees including provider of
direct client services,advocacy,coordination,contracts adirihiistrajon;planning.an&Director of the
Area Agency;on Aging; diner, . -....m.: :
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WHEREAS, K1r. Sessler is also involved in advocating for-services=fOr;.sen.iors:.and disabled adults
at the state and::nati:onal`l.evels as President of California Associationof Are rAgencies on Aging,
and Second Vice President of the Board of Directors fbr the NatidhA-.Association-of:Area Agencies
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on Aging,has,been an active participant in the California Social Work Edueatrori':pCentevaduocating
for increased funding to:attract`stud.ents to-tlie field of geriatrie�s'ocial.ivo1-k-a icl� liasffi engaged
in the adult services work of the County Welfare Directors Associatiffi, :Califo ria
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WHEREAS,:Robert 1'Sessler can cotint arrioiig:,His many,accomplisliinei ts`Yhis Ampactyon policy
and legislation f�%vulh' able adulis.with disabilities and for seniors;was`a Co Fciundk'of Meals on
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Wheels of Contra Cos ta.County;:Ir►c,a non-profit olgariizatiori�e9tabli�sl ea to-si ppleiric:i t funding
to the IvIealj.s'on-Wheels Program; has directed collaborative efforts to)stiinulafe development of a
variety of:'transportation alternatives for senio'q in various: Contra Cosfa rcominunities; was a
Legislative Co run..ittee.Coizs:ultarit to.,the:16thSession.of th&Ca]ifornia Seruor?'6gis..latufe received a
2003 Meritorious Service Award: f-rom:the California:Assoc'iati*o"n of-Aiea<Agencies'on Aging in
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recognition of;Outstanding .Service and Leadersilip'.attclwas-ulstrumerital "in securing an
Employment and::Humari Services Department nomination:as a. 2.006z`F od' Stamp Hunger
Champion for food starnpoutroach efforts, and, 6,ol
WHEREAS, Robert M. Sessler ha.s earned resp'&t'fbf his Capabilities Sind dedication from all with
whom he has worked, has grownand;meiitore..d. many_people=both inside and outside Contra
Costa County, is widely recognized for his 'skills in attributes.
NOW,THEREFORE,ITIS BY THE BOARD RESOLVED that Robert M.Sessler be recognized for
his many contributions to the Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Department
and to the citizens of Contra Costa Co
PASSED by a unanimous vote of e.Super s present this 14th day of August 2007.
R PIEPHO, Chair
rstrict III Supervisor `
i JOHN M. IOIA GAYL UIL EMA
District I Supervisor District Sup • is
SUSAN A. BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
RESOLUTION NO. 2007/438
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an
action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of
Supervisors on the date shown:
ATTESTED: (date)
JOHN CULLEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Administrator
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