RES-10227 Loyal Service Appreciation for Philip Arthur LemkeRESOLUTION NO. 10227
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO PHILIP ARTHUR LEMKE OF THE
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT, FOR
MORE THAN 36 YEARS OF LOYAL AND
DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
ORANGE.
WHEREAS, Philip A. Lemke became a full-time Park Caretaker for the City
of Orange on October 26, 1971;
and WHEREAS, from 1973 to 1978 Phil was promoted four times; and then
in 1985, was promoted again to Maintenance Worker Lead, which remains his
job classification today;
and WHEREAS, during his career, Phil experienced the opening of Belmont
Park,EI Camino Real Park, EI Modena Park, Fred Barrera Park, Grijalva Park at
Santiago Creek, Handy Park, McPherson Athletic Facility, Olive Park, Pitcher Park and
Santiago Hills Park. He helped maintain these parks for the enjoyment of the community
and was the chief caretaker of Eisenhower Park for 4 years;
and WHEREAS, Phil has always strived to make our City park system excel
in appearance and healthy environment, and ensured safety first for all of our
community at the parks;
and WHEREAS, Phil has consistently been described by his supervisors as
someone who is "very cooperative," "demonstrates good judgment," and "accepts
job responsibilities willingly when assigned." His attitude and work output has
continued to be exceptional during his tenure with the City of Orange;
and WHEREAS, all City employees wish Phil a long and happy retirement with
his wife Patti and continued enjoyment in the lives and activities of his children
Patrick,Blake and Heather;
and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mayor and the City
Council hereby commend and congratulate Philip Arthur Lemke for his exceptional service
in the Community Services Department and express to him the gratitude of the citizens
of Orange and the City Council for his dedicated service to our
ADOPTED this 23rd day of October, 2007.
ATTEST:
ity of Orange
Orange
I, MARY E. MURPHY, 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 23rd day of
October, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Smith, Murphy, Cavecche, Dumitru, Bilodeau
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None