RES-10787 Loyal Service Appreciation For Richard K JacbosRESOLUTION NO. 10787
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
RICHARD K. JACOBS AND COMMENDING HIM FOR
14 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, Rich Jacobs graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of
Science degree in Accounting, and from Lewis University with an MBA in Business
Administration. He further earned a Juris Doctorate Degree from California Southern Law
School.
WHEREAS, He joined the City of Orange in July of 2000 as Assistant Finance Director,
and was promoted to Finance Director In September of 2004. His government career, however,
began in the City of Hemet, where he worked for 14 years as Accounting Manager, Interim
Finance Manager, and later as Finance Manager.
WHEREAS, Rich hails from the Chicago area, where he marred DawnEllen, his high
school sweetheart, almost 36 years ago. They have a son and a daughter, Adam and Kim, both
of whom are educators. Each member of Rich's family, in fact, is involved in teaching- -Rich
himself was once an adjunct professor of Public Finance in the MPA Program at California
Baptist University.
WHEREAS, Rich started playing the trombone in the third grade, and he plays an
instrument called the baritone as well. He frequently plays with a band at numerous events
throughout the year for his church and other organizations, and is especially drawn to Big Band
music. On a recent vacation, his band provided entertainment on a cruise ship to Grand Turk
Island in the Caribbean for a Couples Christian Retreat.
WHEREAS, Rich provided key leadership during the implementation of several projects
for the City: the Orange Public Library and History Center, the Grijalva Sports Park, and the Del
Rio Community and Sports Park. He also led the challenging transition to the current EDEN
financial software program which links departments throughout the City.
WHEREAS, During his retirement, Rich plans to pursue the legal field more in- depth,
and in his spare time will do some international travel with his wife. It is rumored that he will
expand his retirement with the Stella Rosa Wine Company and design a few more buildings on
his property as he outgrows his guest house and state -of -the -art garage/hobby room.
WHEREAS, Rich led his Finance staff through many potluck luncheons, Game Weeks,
employee picnics, celebratory and other events, with a strong emphasis on employee morale and
appreciation. Aside from his in -depth knowledge of the City's financial operations, Rich's
contagious laughter and sense of humor will be missed. He will be fondly remembered by his
colleagues and is awarded an Honorary Pass to all future Game Week celebrations.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Teresa E. Smith, Mayor of the City of Orange, on behalf of the
entire City Council, do hereby commend Rich Jacobs for his 14 years of distinguished and
honorable service to the; Orange Finance Department and citizens of the City of Orange.
ADOPTED this. 10 day of June, 2014.
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Teresa E. S4nith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary E. City Clerk -Eit range
I, MARY E. M1jRPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 10 day of June, 2014, by the following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Bilodeau
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
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Mary E.MtrrfM City Clerk, City of Orange
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