SR - RES-10988 - COMMENDING 38 YEARS OF SERVICERESOLUTION NO. 10988
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION TO ELIZABETH DEMARA FOR THIRTY -EIGHT YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF ORANGE AND THE ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Liz began her career as a Library Page in 1978 at the Main Library and soon after transferred
to the newly constructed El Modena Branch Library where she promoted to Clerk in July of 1987, leading to a life-
long career with the City of Orange that has spanned over thirty-eight years; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, Liz promoted to Senior Clerk where she supervised 6 employees and continued to
develop close ties with the El Modena community where she has lived all of her life; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, Liz transferred to the Orange Public Library & History Center and took on the
responsibility of scheduling and supervising 11 staff members in addition to her new Senior Clerk duties; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, Liz served on the Staff Development Day committee offering suggestions to improve
customer service, creating a safe and harmonious environment, and looking at obstacles as opportunities where staff
can succeed; and
WHEREAS, Liz's enthusiasm for change and commitment to excellence in all aspects of customer service
consistently provides a foundation for the success of the division and Library; and
WHEREAS, Liz understands the value of presenting a cheerful, smiling face to each and every individual
she encounters as a representative of the Orange Public Library; and
WHEREAS, Liz is looking forward to spending more quality time with her family and grandkids, having
leisure time to travel, and purchasing bells to add to her growing collection; and
WHEREAS, Liz has been both a pleasure and productive presence in the Orange Public Library, and today
we honor her for 38 years of service; and
WHEREAS, Liz will be remembered for her loyalty, great customer service, and dedication to the Library.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Teresa "Tita" Smith, Mayor of the City of Orange, on behalf of the entire
Orange City Council wish to recognize Liz Demara for thirty-eight years of dedication to the Orange Public Library
and public service. We wish Liz and her family many years of happiness, health, and fulfillment during her
retirement.
ADOPTED, this 13 day of December 2016.