Resolution 1231A Resolution Of The Edmonds City Council7hanking
Councilman Dave Orvis forYfi� Service To The Edmonds City Council
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Whereas, Vr. Dave OrviS was elected to the Council in November of 1999 and was sworn into office to
fill Position #7 during the January 4, 2000 Edmonds City Council Meeting; and
Whereas, 31r. OrViS resigned his position on the Council as of May 31, 2010; and
Whereas, Councilman OrviS, during his 9 plus years on the Council, has sat on the following
committees: Finance, Public Safety, CS/DS, Comprehensive Human Resources, Long -Range
Task Force, Senior Center Long -Range Task Force, Downtown Parking, Edmonds
Development Advisory, PFD Oversight, Edmonds Crossing Project, WRIA 8, and Lodging Tax
Advisory. He also served as Council liaison to the Port of Edmond on the Edmonds Disability
Board, and the Snohomish Health District Board; and
Whereas, Wr OrV S has taken his position on the Council very seriously and has always been an
advocate for the citizens of Edmonds. Throughout his three terms in office, he has proven a
clever and able campaigner and successful campaign advisor to candidates; he has remained
loyal to his principles, particularly those he, supportive constituents, and appreciative City
Employees consider to be most important in maintaining, protecting, and preserving Edmonds
as a great place to live, work, play and raise a family; all of his colleagues acknowledge and
welcome his apt and easy -to -understand solutions to planning and development questions
presented to the City Council for decision; his commitment over more than ten years never to
serve as Edmonds City Council President manifests his wisdom; we admire his decision. to
terminate his term of office in order to afford himself the time with his family; and we will all
dearly miss his weekly, consistent, and dedicated service to the voters and residents of
Edmonds.
Now, Therefore, oe it ResofveCl, that Dave Or"Vis be commended and thanked for his countless
hours of distinguished service during his term in office. The Council and Mayor wish Mr. Orvis
every success in his and his family's future.
PassedApproved andAdopted this 25th day of May, 2010
Gary Haakenson, Mayor
Michael Plunkett, Councilmember
Strom Peterson, Councilmember
Steve Bernheim, Council President
Adrienne Fraley-Monillas, Councilmember
Diane Buckshnis, Councilmember
Attest: City Clerk D. J. Wilson, Councilmember