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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 Human;Sei.vices DeFartinryent.,where he has worked in a variety of
social work, administrative and,m'nagerial assign"uneiits over;the past 36 years; and
WHEREAS, Robert M<'Sessler over..sees:a`coinbineci:budget,of�over $100,million and a staff of
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approxima tely 350;including six-div.i ion offices,as well-as the In Hbine.,Supportive Service Public
Authority. He lias worked,,Mi all"'levels 6f Area Agency on Aging activities including provider of
direct client sei•.vices,advocacy,:coordinatioin,contracts adiiiiiustration;plaiuling,ana4Di•ector of the
Area A encYon Aging;'aic, - .� ..M.... t
WHEREAS,..Mr.•Sessler is also involved in advocating for.services-for;seniors..ancT disabled adults
at the slate and'pationatlevels as President of California!Associatio i'of Area-,:Agencies on Aging,
and Sec6nd Vice President of the Board of Directors.;for the National Association-ofzArea Agencies
on Aging,lias been'an active participant intlle California Social:Woik Educahoii Ceiiter"aduocating
for increased funding to attractstudents to-tlie fteld=of:geriatiic�s&41 wdi%k;a ci=A.',!' eeri engaged
in the adult s61'vices 'w'..oi k of.the County:Welfare Direetoi s AssociatioiZ of.Califo'riiia, k j'
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WHEREA5_'Aob` t M. Sessler.cafrcount among,h s many,accomplisl inerts :his-imp..'actyon policy
and legislation for v"uhnerable'adults'with'disabi 'ties acid for"seniors;vvas,a Co"Fouhcle"r;of Meals on
Wheels of Contra-Costa;County Inc.,a non=profit organizatioii'esfabl' N d to:'su.� ple neiitf' unding
to the1vleals oin Wheels Program; has directed collabpr"atiy.e=effortsto:stimulate=development of a
variety of alternatives alternatives for seniors;iri'uario'us:'Contra:'Costvcommuhities; was a
Legislative Coiilinittee Coiis..ultai t,tq..the'.1.6t"Session.:'f.the;California''<Seruor Legislature;received a
2003 Meritorious Service Awaid'fronilthe Cal iforriiaA:Ass:ociatiomof,Akijd,, . encies`on Aging in
recognition of> Outstaildung Service and Leadership;Katt ':was:instr.u�mentalTii1 securing an
Employment and,,Humaii Services Department iiomiriatiori `as�`a 200Ei;~Foo_d" Stamp Hunger
Champion for food`'starnp,outreach efforts, and, --
WHEREAS, Robert M. Sessler:has earnedrespeetfoiliscapabilties'and dedication from all with
whom he has worked, has grown-arid-mentot(-o,inaiiy. people'- both inside and outside Contra
Costa County, is widely recognized for his skills And attributes.
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS 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 ne.Super s present this 14th day of August 2007.
R . PIEPHO, Chair
! istrict III Supervisor
Iv JOHN M. 6IOIA 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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By � Deputy