HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-145 The Board of Supervisors
of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/145
RECOGNIZING SHIRLEY KALINOWSKI
UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM CONTRA
COSTA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
'"WHEREAS,Shirley Kalinowski retired at the end of March 1999 after twenty-five years
of service to Contra Costa County as an employee of the Social Service Department; and
''WHEREAS,Ms.Kalinowski began her career as a Group Counselor and was promoted
to positions as an Eligibility Worker I,Eligibility Worker H,Eligibility Work Specialist,an
Eligibility Work Supervisor I and completed her career as a Division Manager in the
Department; and
WHEREAS, Ms.Kalinowski is recognized by her staff and colleagues as an
inspirational and professional leader for her many contributions in the Social Service field. She
teaches management and supervision classes at Las Medanos College and collaborated with the
administrative staff to develop an on-site Coordinator for the Ca1WORKS program. She also
developed the Job Retention component of the CalWORKS Service Delivery Plan;and
WHEREAS,Ms. Kalinowski's career exemplifies Contra Costa County's focus on
benefits and services to families in our community. She is well thought of and respected by her
many friends in the Social Service Department for her expertise and ability to foster and nurture
in others the development of creative and innovative ideas in delivering services to clients. She
is a mentor and a friend,and she will be greatly missed.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the:Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra.Costa, California,does hereby express sincere appreciation and thanks to Shirley
Kalinowski on the occasion of her retirement from Contra Costa County's Social Service
Department in recognition of the loyal and dedicated service which she has contributed for the
past twenty-five years.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this day of April,
1999.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Beard of
Supervisors affixed on this 6th day of April,
1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
supervisors and County Administrator
By: .�.
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Intr cod by.
son J septi Canciamilla,District V