HomeMy WebLinkAboutRIDLEY AWARDS (PR 11681) MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR
UTILITY OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Steve Fitzgibbons, City Manager
D~niel Shepherd, Director of Utility Operation~/ff//
Leslie McMahen, Director of Public Works //" ~'
Albert Thigpen, Assistant Director of Human Resources
February 20, 2002
Proposed Resolution No. 11681
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 11681 for the presentation of
the 2001 Clarence E. Ridley Awards to outstanding employees in the Public Works Department, the
Utility Operations Department and the Parks Department for their knowledge, dependability, loyalty
and excellence of service to the community and the City.
BACKGROUND:
Clarence E. Ridley served as the Port Arthur City Engineer and Water Superintendent from 1918-
1920, and is credited with the development of the first street improvement program for the City of
Port Arthur, when, in 1918, he informed the City Commissioners that he intended to shell nine miles
of City streets. He prepared two (2) excellent annual reports in 1919 and 1920 which contained
remarkable details of the young City of Port Arthur. He filled many other public positions and
finally retired in 1956 after 27 years as Executive Director of the International City Manager's
Association. He passed away in 1979 at the age of 88 and is honored by the ICMA and TCMA with
scholarships and awards promoting excellence in municipal service.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
None.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
Recognition of the Clarence E. Ridley Award winners.
SUMMARY:
Approval of Proposed Resolution No. 11681 is recommended.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE
PERSONNEL WINNERS OF THE CLARENCE E. RIDLEY
AWARD FOR 2001.
WHEREAS, Clarence E. Ridley served as the Port Arthur City Engineer and Water
Superintendent from 1918-1920, and is credited with the development of the first street
improvement program for the City of Port Arthur, when, in 1918, he informed the City
Commissioners that he intended to shell nine miles of City streets; he prepared two (2)
excellent annual reports in 1919 and 1920 which contained remarkable details of the young
City of Port Arthur. He filled many public positions and finally retired in 1956 after 27 years
as Executive Director of the International City Manager's Association. He passed away in
1979 at the age of 88 and is honored by the ICMA and TCMA with scholarships and
awards promoting excellence in municipal service; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur honors those outstanding public service
employees in the Public Works Department, Utility Operations Department and the Parks
Department with the Clarence E. Ridley Award for their knowledge, dependability, loyalty,
and excellence of service to the community and the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the following employees have been nominated by a vote of their peers for
exemplifying excellence of knowledge, loyalty and service to the City:
Electrical Division - Patricia Beal
Streets Division - Jerry Chaney
Drainage Division - John May
Solid Waste - Leo Randall & John Soliz
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Parks- Patricia Glaze
Water Administration - Dorothy Joseph
Water Purification - Ruben Gonzales
Water Distribution & Stores - Darrell Harmon
Wastewater Conveyance - Otis Washington
Wastewater Treatment - Stanley Fuselier ~
THAT a copy of this approved and signed Resolution be presented to each of the
above named employees; and,
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the
City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS day of ,
2002 at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote:
AYES: Mayo~ ,
Councilmembers
NOES:
Oscar Ortiz
Mayor
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ATTEST:
APPROVED:
Jan Stroder
Acting City Secretary
Steve Fitzgibbons
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark Sokolow
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATIO/N;
Daniel Sheph'~rd -
Director of Utility Operations,..,
Leslie E. McMahen, P. E.
AIb~_T~h~n~ ~ ¢¢'/
Assistant Dire---Etor of Human Resources
and Acting Director of Parks & Recreation