HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 12697 (Appreciation Christienne De Tournay Birkhahn)RESOLUTION 12697
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOLUTION OF 11PPRECUITIGN
TO
CHRISTIENNE DE TOURNAY BIRKHAHN
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2008, Christienne de Tournay Birkhahn was appointed by the
San Rafael City Council to serve on the Green Ribbon Committee as part
of the Climate Change Action Plan project; and
WHEREAS, the Green Ribbon Committee was responsible for developing the
program priorities to address climate change which it did in collaboration
with four Green Teams and the community -at -large; and,
WHEREAS, the Green Ribbon Committee hosted a Vision Green Workshop and the
Climate Action Open House, learned about greenhouse gas emission
sources in San Rafael, established a target for emission reductions by
2020, and agreed on a list of priority actions the City of San Rafael
should pursue to address climate change; and,
WHEREAS, Chrise helped to plan the Vision Green Workshop, and was a volunteer at
the Climate Action Open House; and
WHEREAS, the Green Ribbon Committee's work resulted in a comprehensive and
intentional document that focuses City actions and inspires the
community to action.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby commend Christienne de Tournay Birkhahn for her knowledge about climate
change, her insights about needed actions, and her enthusiasm for bringing about an improved
quality of life in our town, on behalf of the community and the City of San Rafael.
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