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SHERRY L. ROE FROM COUNTY SERVICE AS THE ) RESOLUTION NO.2004/111
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR)
WHEREAS, Sherry L. Roe, Executive Assistant to the County Administrator, is retiring after
completion of over 37 years of service to Contra Costa County,it is appropriate to publicly recognize her
professionalism and dedicated service;and
WHEREAS, Sherry began her career in County government on July 6, 1966 as a Stenographer
Clerk in the Public Works Department;and
WHEREAS,Sherry advanced in her career over the next nine years until July 1,1975,when she
promoted to Secretary to the County Administrator and began working for Art Will and other County
Administrators including Phil Batchelor for 17 years until his retirement in 20€11 and culminating her
career working with John Sweeten;and
WHEREAS,Sherry has for many years held a unique,vital and demanding position,requiring
exceptional interpersonal skills, poise, and the ability to communicate effectively in dealing with both
government officials and the general public. Sherry has accomplished her job with integrity and has
always shown a respect and compassion for others while perforating her assigned duties and
responsibilities;and
WHEREAS,Sherry has played not only an integral part in accomplishing the mission of County
government and the County Administrator's Office,but has also contributed to the operation and general
well being of the office,particularly through her willingness to help others,her positive attitude and her
exemplary work ethic;and
WHEREAS,Sherry has worked for five County Administrators: Art Will,Mel Wingett,Chuck
Dixon, Phil Batchelor and John Sweeten. During a 29-year period, she has played an integral part in
assisting top management in the continuing development of Contra Costa County government to be
recognized as a leading county in theSState and nation during the latter part of the 20th Century and into
the 21st Century,and during a period of unprecedented change and improvement; and
WHEREAS,Sherry,throughout her outstanding professional career in the workplace,was able to
balance the demands of work and family successfully in both arenas;and
WHEREAS,Sherry stands as a role model for public employees and commitment to public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS congratulates Sherry L.Roe on the occasion of her retirement,offers generous thanks for
a lob well done for the County and its citizens,and wishes her well in whatever endeavors she chooses.
PASSED by a unanimous vote of the Board of Supervisors m rs present this 23rd day of March 2004.
FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervis
JOHN GI A AYLE B. . MA
0 District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
MILLIE GREENBERG MARK DeSAULNIER
District III Supervisor istrict IV Supervisor
JOHN 'WEETEN
County Administrator