HomeMy WebLinkAboutLR Proclamation to Stacey Laumann for Her Service on the Park and Recreation Commission City of San Rafael Proclamation Presented to Stacey Laumann WHEREAS, Stacey Laumann served on the Park and Recreation Commission for the City of San Rafael from 2015-2022; and WHEREAS, Stacey served in an advisory capacity to the City as a Park and Recreation Commissioner and became an integral part of the Park and Recreation Commission, attending numerous park tours and neighborhood events and taking great pride in representing the City of San Rafael; and WHEREAS, Stacey served under Mayor Gary Phillips and Mayor Kate Colin, several City Councilmembers and two City Managers (Mackle & Schutz), and provided advice to three Directors of the Library and Recreation (formerly Community Services) Department (McCart, Andrade-Wax, and Quffa) during her tenure; and WHEREAS, Stacey provided advice and insight in relation to a variety of projects and initiatives that included the integration of the Library and Recreation Department, the launch of a Citywide Park & Recreation Master Plan, the allocation of Measure A funding, the development of departmental policies and procedures, improvements to Beach Park through the partnership with Terrapin Crossroads, as well as development of major improvements to Parks and Recreation facilities Citywide, including the renovation of Victor Jones Park, Pickleweed Park, and Albert Park Playgrounds, installation of a new restroom at Bret Harte Park, and numerous upgrades to many neighborhood parks; and WHEREAS, Stacey served the City of San Rafael with, honesty, grace, diplomacy, and great integrity; making certain along the way that each solution advanced and improved the quality of life in San Rafael. NOW, THEREFORE, I, KATE COLIN, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim my sincere appreciation to Stacey Laumann for her important contributions and community service to the City of San Rafael. Kate Colin Mayor