HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 07-008-CCBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Grant County, Washington
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING RESOLUTION No. 07- ooY-CC
COMMISSIONER VERA B. CLAUSSEN
FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO GRANT COUNTY PUD AND
THE CITIZENS OF GRANT COUNTY
WHEREAS, Vera Claussen served as Grant County Public Utility District
Commissioner (District #1) since January 1, 1983, and contributed over twenty-four years of
exceptional service to the utility before retiring on January 2, 2007, and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Claussen has served public power locally, regionally and
nationally for 47 years through her work with Grant County PUD, the Washington PUD
Association, the Northwest Public Power Association, Energy Northwest and the American
Public Power Association; and
WHEREAS, we, the citizens of Grant County, place high value on local control over
community services and therefore value the benefit of operating a public power electric utility
under the guidance of informed commissioners with earnest commitment to public power
principals such as Commissioner Claussen; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Claussen, having earned the admiration and respect of her
friends and colleagues, serves as an enduring example of public servant; and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Claussen leaves Grant County PUD in solid standing as a
dependable and trustworthy institution whose local operation provides many consumer
protections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GRANT COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON: that
Vera B. Claussen is herein recognized for her commitment, devotion and loyalty over her life-
long dedication to public service.
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PASSED AND APPROVED by the oard of County Commissioners of Grant County,
Washington this �4n day of 2007.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON
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LeRoy Al ison, Chair
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ATTEST: J/ Cindy Cart Member
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Clerk ofo Richard Stevens, Member
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