HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012003 - 2003-191 IN THE MA'TT`ER OF RECOGNIZJNG )
the contributions of Donne Allen )
on her retfrernent from )
Contra Costa County ) RESOLUTION NO. 20031191
WHEREAS Donna Allen began her career with Contra Costa County on March 1, 1972 as a
planning technician; and
WHEREAS Donna is an extraordinarily conscientious and dedicated employee who often works
beyond the call of duty,and consistently exercises good judgment In the most difficult of situations; and
WHEREAS Donna takes public service seriously and leaves no stone unturned in reviewing rules
to make possible requests of customers, understands that government service means treating all citizens
equitably, and atways rives the same care and attention to the small mom-and-pop applications as she
does to,the big;developers;,and
WHEREAS Donna served (suffered) as the project planner In the development of the original
Pleasant Hill Bart Station Specific Plan and the design of the initial buildings within the center; and
WHEREAS Donna shouldered the pivotal role In bringing together all the materials to enable the
P-1 rezoning efforts for North Richmond, which expedites project review and Incorporates information
from the General Plan,Specific Plan, and other documents Into one user-friendly documont Which is now
being followed In other Redevelopment areas`of the County including Rodeo and Bay.Point;,and
WHEREASDonna has given exemplary service to the Community Development Department and
the ApptIca�oo ani errrrlt Center,and
WHEREAS she provides leadership and training in the Application and Permit Center to ensure
quality and consistency bf the services being provided to the public and coworkers, and lids always been
Involved In the creation of policies and procedures that improve efficiency and quality of services; and
WHEREAS Donna is an excellent historical resource for the Community Development
Department and is constantly called upon to provide recommendations and advice on how to properly
handle and resolve planning Issues, and
WHEREAS Donna has enthusiastically given countless number of hours of training to new
planning technicians and planners to give them the historlcal`basis`and knowledge to carry on the goats
and expectations of the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS In addition to her career, Donna has a love for worldwide travel and is a leader in the
national bocce scene organizing,many events Including national championship competitions;
NOW THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED that the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors does
hereby honor Donna Allen for her 31years of service on the occasion of her retirement and gives its full
appreciation for her dedicated service to the Community Development Department, the Application and
Permit Center, and the people of this County.
Passed by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors members present this first day of April,2003.
Supervisor Mark DeSaulnier, Chair
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and
correct copy of an order entered on the
minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the
aforesaid date. Vftwss my hand and the Seal
of the Board of Supervisors affixed this l'r day
of April,2003,
John Sweeten, Cleric of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By: to
Deputy Clerk
Resolution No. 20031191