HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012000 - 2000-147 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring Don Farley,
Director of Maintenance & Operations
at Mt. Diablo Unified School District RESOLUTION NO. 2000/147
RWEREAS Don Farley began his career with the Mt. Diablo Unified School District in
1979 as a Locksmith/Carpenter. In 1982 he became the Custodial Supervisor, and then
Operations Manager, and
VWEREAS In April 1985, Don became the Director of Maintenance and Operations. He
implemented a reorganization plan to improve services to schools. As a result of his leadership,
maintenance and operations improved services and increased efficiency to a higher level of
satisfaction; and
WHEREAS Don Farley's knowledge and expertise of the facilities throughout the district were
instrumental in the success of passing 'Measure A". He managed a $90 Million Capital
Improvement Program with no additional administrative staffing-, and
WHEREAS There is a vast list of"Measure A"projects throughout the district that have been
accomplished during Don's tenure. Some of the "visible" district and community projects are:
multi-use rooms at elementary schools, gyms at middle schools, turf renovation, and improved
accessibility for students as well as community members; and
WHEREAS, From joint use agreements such as the Foothill Gym, to the construction of
Diablo View Middle School and the Central Services Complex, Don established and maintained
a good working relationship with the cities that the district serves; and
WHEREAS, Through the years Don has responded to all school emergencies: fire, floods and
earthquakes. His endless dedication to serve the students and community of this district are
outstanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we the County Board of Supervisors for
Contra Costa County proclaim Wednesday, April 12, 2000 as Don Farley Recognition Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors declare April 12, 2000, a day dedicated to Don Farley for his outstanding
dedication and service to the Mt. Diablo Unified School District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON, APRIL 4, 2", by a unanimous vote of the Board
members present.
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and corn
ct copy of an order entered on the Minutes of
said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this day of April 4, 2000.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By 2� -Mq"AA---
Deputy Clerk
Introduced is r
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV Resolution No. 2000/147