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RESOLUTION NO. 12630
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOLUTION OF UPRECUITION
TO
CLARK E. GUINAN
WHEREAS, CLARK E. GUINAN (fondly known as "GUS") joined the City Attorney's Office on
January 3, 1994, and has ably, admirably and competently served the City of San Rafael
as its Assistant City Attorney for 15 years; and
WHEREAS, over the many years of Gus' service to the City, he has been a steady professional who
discharged the many duties of his office with skill and grace, always taking time to
answer questions and provide advice. He has been sought out as a confidant, legal
counselor and a sounding board for all department staff, who have, in turn, relied on his
vast knowledge of the law to "get them through." Pages could be written about how he
has routinely gone the extra mile by spreading humor and good will; treating all
employees with respect and compassion. Gus, by his good nature, made everyone who
came to his office feel comfortable; and
WHEREAS, Gus has that wonderful gift of even temperament, providing him a very special spark of
humor which kept the office fun, yet always professional. He clearly understands the
importance of valuing the people he works with. As a supervisor, he was always
generous in sharing his knowledge and mentoring his staff to assist them in being
successful. He would frequently take the time to make you feel good about yourself with
a word of praise ora thank you for a job well done. Despite all these admirable qualities,
if Gus had any faults at all, it was his "messy" office!; and
WHEREAS, Gus was the perfect liaison between the City and outside counsel, supervising claims and
litigation, mediations, and arbitrations. He was the "go to guy" in all aspects of
municipal law. He always looked at challenges presented to the office with a "glass half -
full, rather than a glass half -empty" viewpoint. He never lost sight of the City's goal to
serve the public needs with excellence and competency at all times.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby
express profound gratitude to CLARK E. GUINAN for his 15 years of exemplary legal services to the Mayor,
Councilmembers, and City Staff by wishing him well as he assumes his new position as City Attorney for the City
of Burlingame. We will miss Gus greatly and hope that he will remember his many friends here in San Rafael.
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