HomeMy WebLinkAboutLR Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Mark Machado, Former Park & Recreation Commissioner for 12 Years of Service
City of San Rafael
Proclamation
Presented to
Mark Machado
WHEREAS Mark Machado has served on the Park and Recreation Commission for the City of San Rafael
for 12 years from November 2011 - October 2023; and
WHEREAS, Mark 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, Mark served under Mayor Gary Phillips and Mayor Kate Colin, several City Councilmembers
and three City Managers (Mackle, Schutz, and Alilovich), and provided advice to three Directors of the
Library and Recreation (formerly Community Services) Department (McCart, Andrade-Wax, and Quffa)
during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, Mark provided advice and insight to the City in relation to a variety of projects and initiatives,
including the integration of the Library and Recreation Department, the creation 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 private partnerships, as well as development of major
improvements to Parks and Recreation facilities Citywide, including the renovation of Victor Jones Park,
Pickleweed Park, Albert Park, and Sun Valley Playgrounds, installation of a new restroom at Bret Harte
Park, and numerous upgrades to many neighborhood parks; and
WHEREAS, Mark 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 Mark Machado for his important contributions and community service to the City of San
Rafael.
Kate Colin
Mayor