HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14058 (David Haydon Citizen of the Year)RESOLUTION 14058
City of San Rafael
Richard P. O'Brien and Mary Ferrario OBiien
Citizen of the Year Award
Presented to
David Haydon
WHEREAS, David Haydan's dedication and passion for the San Rafael community is authentic and
tireless; and
WHEREAS, David founded II Davide Restaurant, 20 years ago, and built a successful business through
challenging economic times. In addition to running one of the top restaurants in San Rafael
and indeed Marin County, he strives to give back to the San Rafael community; and
WHEREAS, David is a strong supporter of community events and organizations that make Downtown
San Rafael so special, including the San Rafael Pacifica baseball team and Italian Street
Painting Marin; and
WHEREAS, David also uses his time and talent in the kitchen to support a wide range of non-profit
organizations. His cooking is frequently offered up as a live auction prize supporting
important institutions in our community such as Hospice by the Bay, Youth in Arts, and
Breast Cancer Foundation, to name a few. David and li Davide regularly donate to many
local schools; and
WHEREAS, David annually co-chairs The Lawn Party, a party in San Rafael held every September
benefiting, Meals an Wheels, Marin Wounded Veterans and Big Brothers k Big Sisters of
Marin; and 'i
WHEREAS, lastly, to quote Sue Carlomagno, co-founder, Italian Street Painting Marin, "There is rarely
an event or activity in San Rafael that doesn't include a David Haydon touch. His k
generosity to the community is beyond measure. When an organization needs help, David j
pitches in."
NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the San Rafael City Council expresses its appreciation for
David Haydon's fforts on behalf of our community and hereby awards her the Richard P. O'Brien and the
Mary�Qaycir
o O' rien Citizen of the Year Award.
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