HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-190 IN THE MATTER OF RECOGNIZING )
the contributions of Linda Moulton on the )
occasion of her Retirement from the )
Community Development Department } RESOLUTION NO. 2003/190
WHEREAS Linda Moulton began her career with Contra Costa County on January 14,
1980,working as the County Demographer; and
WHEREAS in 1984 Linda attained,her doctorate in the field of demography; and
WHEREAS during Linda's career she shepherded the County,through three censuses
(1980, 1990 and 2000) including-coordinating census boundaries with the US Census Bureau,
and assisting,`County employees and the public withgaining access to and understanding the
census da , and
WHEREAS due to her significant demographic and statistical skills Linda was called as
an expert witness in trials related to analyzing alleged minority exclusion in jury selections
subsequent to the 1980 Census; and
WHEREAS Linda worked diligently to assure public participation as well as technical
excellence 'while conducting three redistricting processes (1981, 1991 and 2001} for the Contra
Coster County Board of Supervisors; and
WHEREAS Linda= pirovided outstanding support for the preservation of affordable
housing as the County's Mobilehome Rent Review Officer and staff to the Mobilehome Advisory
Committee;:b+ n riftg.in Jaanut1997; and
WHEREAS Linda was instrumental in.the County's efforts to achieve State mandated
waste reduction and recycling goals,when she took on additional responsibilities In early 1997
related`to overseeing the County's solid waste/recycling collection franchise agreements
including instituting expanded recycling curbside services'and conducting mite reviews; and
WHEREAS although Linda has always willingly'shared her knowledge with her peers,
the loss of her expertise end wisdom will leave a definite void at the Community Development
Department; and
WHEREAS in addition to her diligence in her work efforts, Linda has distinguished
herself as an accomplished hiker by hiking to the highest point in every County in the State of
California; and
WHEREAS upon her retirement Linda°Moulton can dedicate more time to doing the
things she loves, including hiking and world travel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of
Supervisors does hereby recognize and honor Linda Moulton for her 23 years of service on the
occasion of her retirement, and thanks her for her dedicated service to the Community
Development Department and the people of this County.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this tat day of April, 2003.
CHAIRMAN MARK DeSAULNIER
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of Supervisors
affixed on this 1"day of April,2003.
JOHN SWEETEN,Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and
County Adm trator.
By:
b Deputy
RESOLUTION NO. 2003/190