HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14216 (Kevin McGowan Appreciation)Resolution 14216
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTSTHIS
RESOLUTION OF 11PPRECUITION
TO
KEVIN MCGOWAN
WHEREAS, Kevin McGowan embarked upon his San Rafael journey in 2010, following a long and
mostly illustrious career with the County of Marin; and
WHEREAS, Kevin has always conducted himself with grace and humor, in sharp contrast with his
widely held and clearly undeserved reputation for monk -like solemnity; and
WHEREAS, As the occasional interim Public Works Director and the more or less permanent
Public Works Assistant Director/City Engineer, Kevin has managed the department and San
Rafael's Capital Improvement Program with a deeply held commitment to transparency, the
needs of the community and the needs each City department; and
WHEREAS, Kevin brings an engineer's unique vision and creativity to initiatives that are vital to
the City, as embodied by the seemingly endless complexities and challenges associated with the
introduction of rail service after an absence of 50 years; and
WHEREAS, Kevin touches almost every piece of the Public Works puzzle, from managing the
Streets and Parks divisions, to envisioning the relocation of Francisco Boulevard West to
accommodate a bicyclist and pedestrian pathway, to maintaining the City's stormwater system,
and so much more; and
WHEREAS, Ultimately, K Mac (his preferred form of address) deserves this important
recognition because of the projects he and his team have completed, his unparalleled work
ethic, his willingness to help anyone and everyone, and all that these attributes have meant to
the residents and employees of the City of San Rafael.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael do
hereby extend their congratulations and appreciation to Kevin McGowan as Employee of the
Quarter for the 3rd quarter of 2016.
MAYOR
JCOUNCIL MEMBERS
1 CITY MANAGER