HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14190 (Appreciation to Vinh Pham)Resolution 14190
CITY OF SAN RAFAE L
PRESENTSTHIS
RESOLlUTION OF RPPRECIRTION
TO
Vinh Pham
Whereas, Vinh Pham currently holds the position of Senior Network Administrator in the
City's Information Technology Division; and
Whereas, Vinh is an invaluable member of the ITD team and manages the day -to day
operation of the City's enterprise computer network, including all communication links,
server computers, database systems, as well as security for an environment that
supports over 400 telephone and computer users in all City departments; and
Whereas, Vinh consistently shines in delivering exceptional job performance, providing
superb customer service to all departmental users, pushing the envelope in developing
sound technical solutions, and setting an excellent example for other ITD team
members; and I/
Whereas, Vinh really out -did himself in February while the IT Manager was on vacation
and ITD was faced with both an air conditioning failure in City Hall's main computer
room and a ransomware attack that threatened thousands of network files; and
Whereas, Vinh responded to these two events in an exemplary manner by resolving the
air conditioning problem with minimal impact to the City's computer users and by
effecting a quarantine of the ransomware virus and recovery of clean file copies (without
paying a ransom), and having the network back to normal operation by the time the IT
Manager returned the following week; and
Whereas, Vinh Pham demonstrates the consistent excellence required as ITD's
technical leader and exemplifies the attributes deserving of recognition as an employee
of the quarter.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of
San Rafael do hereby a tend their congratulations and appreciation to Vinh Pham as
Employee of the QuagpLf or the 1st quarter of 2016.
,jokA MAYOR
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