HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.a. Resolution of Commendation - Kent Kirk3, a. RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 01 (a RESOLUTION COMMENDING KEN KIRK FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ONGOING SUCCESS OF THE CENTRAL CONTRA COSTA SANITARY DISTRICT AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES WHEREAS, Ken Kirk was a dedicated employee of the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) for almost 40 years, and has served as its Executive Director since 1990; and WHEREAS, under Ken Kirk's guidance, the brand change from American Metropolitan Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) to the National Association of Clean Water Agencies helped further establish NACWA as a premier clean water advocacy organization; and WHEREAS, Ken Kirk successfully advanced NACWA's standing as an environmental leader promoting responsible and sound regulation; and WHEREAS, as Executive Director, Ken Kirk strengthened NACWA's staffing and finances, and significantly increased agency membership by encouraging many smaller organizations and storm water agencies to join; and WHEREAS, Ken Kirk worked to enhance collaboration with others outside of the wastewater community, resulting in partnerships and agreements that will further NACWA's clean water goals; and WHEREAS, due to Ken Kirk's efforts, the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District's participation in NACWA has aided the District in meeting its goals of being an innovative and fiscally responsible organization that protects public health and the environment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Ken Kirk is hereby commended for his distinguished service during his tenure with NACWA resulting in improved advocacy and representation of member agencies, including the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Central Contra Costa Sanitary District wishes Ken Kirk a long, healthy and fulfilling retirement from his active role with NACWA. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2015, by the Board of Directors of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District by the following vote: AYES: Members: NOES: Members: ABSENT: Members: Michael R. McGill P.E. President of the Board of Directors Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California COUNTERSIGNED: Elaine R. Boehme, CIVIC Secretary of the District Central Contra Costa Sanitary District County of Contra Costa, State of California