HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 Joe Straub Retirement Agenda Item # 12
Public Utility District
ACTION
To: Board of Directors
From: Stephen Hollabaugh
Date: December 03, 2008
Subject: Adopt a Resolution to Commend Joe Straub at Retirement
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
This matter involves adoption of a resolution commending Joe Straub for his many
years of dedication to the District on the occasion of his retirement.
2. HISTORY
Joe Straub has announced his retirement from the District. His last day will be in early
December. Joe has completed thirty-nine years of dedicated service to the District.
Joe started as a meter reader on June 16, 1969. He progressed from Apprentice
Lineman to Lineman on September 3, 1974 and continued as a Lineman through
November 11, 1983. He then took a job as Warehouseman until September 1, 1996.
At that time, he became the Electrical Technician. The District extends our sincere
appreciation and friendship to Joe and Donna and wishes them a happy retirement.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Sadly, Joe is retiring. We are also happy for him as he starts the next chapter in his
life. Attached for your review is a draft resolution commending Joe for his service to
the District and its customers.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with the item.
5. RECOMMENDATION
That the Board adopt the resolution.
Stephen Hollabaugh PF Michael D. Holley
Assistant General Manager General Manager
TRUCKEE
Public Utility District
Resolution No. 2008 - XX
Commending Joe Straub
For His Professionalism and Dedication
WHEREAS Joseph Straub has been an employee of this District since June 16, 1969; and
WHEREAS,during his thirty nine years of employment at the District,Joe has demonstrated a superior
work ethic, pride in doing a job completely and dedication to service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Joe has been a highly respected leader in the District's line crew and his advise has been
valued by District management throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, Joe's ethical behavior has established a standard that will guide District staff for years to
come; and
WHEREAS, Joe's has contributed to the success of the District in many ways; and
WHEREAS, Joe has earned the admiration of his fellow employees and of this Board; and
WHEREAS, Joe has announced his retirement to be effective on December 9, 2008; and
WHEREAS,the Board of directors wishes to express its appreciation and gratitude for the performance
of Joe Straub.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE DISTRICT
THAT:
• Joe and Donna Straub have the best of luck and happiness in their retirement; and
• Joe Straub 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 third day of December 2008 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
Tim F. Taylor, President
ATTEST:
Michael D. Holley, District Clerk