HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 10178 (John Jones Appreciation)RESOLUTION NO. 10178
(CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
RESOLUTIONOF APPRECIATION
PRESENTED TO
John Jones
WHEREAS, the forecasts for powerful winter storms caused by the
meteorological phenomenon known as EI Nino became a reality
when the City of San Rafael experienced several major winter storms
during the first weeks of February, 1998; and
WHEREAS, on February 2, 1998, the City Manager of the City of San Rafael
declared a local emergency because of these storms; and
WHEREAS, area -wide flooding occurred along Francisco Boulevard East from
Bay Street to Bellam Boulevard, including associated side streets,
and also along Point San Pedro Road from Main Drive to Riviera
Drive, including the accumulation of large, bulky debris; and
WHEREAS, employees from many departments staffed the Emergency
Operations Center while the men and women of the Public Works,
Police, and Fire Departments worked diligently in the pelting rain and
high winds to limit the damage, protect lives and speed the clean-up
of our public streets and thoroughfares.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City
of San Rafael acknowledge and express their sincere gratitude to John Jones for
the outstanding service provided during the February, 1998 El Nino storms.
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