HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-22 Vern Smith retirement TRUCKEE DONNER
Resolution No. 2013 - 22 '
Commending Vern Smith
For His Professionalism and Dedication
WHEREAS Vern Smith has been an employee of this District since September 2, 1997; and
WHEREAS, during his sixteen years of employment at the District, Vern has demonstrated a superior
work ethic, pride in doing a job completely and dedication to service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Vern has been a highly respected employee in the District's Electric, Water and Customer
Service Departments and his advice has been valued by District management throughout his career;and
WHEREAS, Vern's ethical behavior and mentoring has established a standard that will guide District
staff for years to come; and
WHEREAS, Vern has contributed to the success of the District's upgrades of several substations in
modernization, communication and reliability; and
WHEREAS, Vern has been a vital committee member of the Electric Utility Service Entry Requirements
Committee (EUSERC), a national organization focusing on electric meter panel specifications; and
WHEREAS, Vern has announced his retirement to be effective on November 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS,the Board of Directors wishes to express its appreciation and gratitude for the performance
of Vern Smith.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT
THAT:
• Vern and Linda have the best of times and happiness in retirement; and
• Vern Smith be commended for his invaluable contribution to the success of the Truckee Donner
PUD, for his work ethic which stands as a model for others to emulate and for the friendship we
continue to share with him.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held within the District
on the second day of October 2013 by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Directors Aguera, Bender and Ellis,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Directors Hemig and Laliotis
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Jeff Bender, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, District Clerk