To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Recognizing Derrick West for 20 Years of Service to Contra Costa County
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT a resolution recognizing Derrick West for 20 years of service to Contra Costa County, as recommended by the Public Works Director.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Please see the attached resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF Recognizing the contributions of Derrick West on his 20 years of service to Contra Costa County.
WHEREAS, Derrick West began his career with Contra Costa County on July 18, 2005, as an Assistant Custodial Manager within the Custodial/Recycle Division of the Department of General Services; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was commended on April 18, 2006, for his professional customer service attitude and work ethic associated with the cleaning and buffing of floors at the Finance Building after completion of an HVAC improvement project; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was commended on July 3, 2006, for his level of diligence and attention to detail to plan and implement a strike day plan which minimized impacts to custodial services provided at County buildings; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was recognized on December 21, 2006, for the teamwork approach displayed by him and his staff to address and resolve related projects utilizing federal funding prior to a December 31, 2006, deadline which resolved every project on the list for the Community Services Department; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was recognized on February 21, 2007, for his excellent attendance record for 2006; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was congratulated on May 29, 2007, on his election as the Ways and Means Education Officer for the Bay Area Chapter of Executive Housekeepers Association; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was promoted on October 4, 2007, to Custodial & Recycle Services Manager; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was commended on December 18, 2012, for the quality and expeditious work performed by his staff in cleaning the new 651 Pine Street Supervisor Offices and the 1st floor restrooms; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West was nominated for the 2013 J. Michael Walford Award - Employee of the Year in recognition of his knowledge of County buildings, the custodial needs within those buildings, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that custodial service is completed; and
WHEREAS, Derrick West continues to provide and exemplify excellent customer service each workday; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the Board of Supervisors does hereby recognize and honor Derrick West for his 20 years of dedicated service to Contra Costa County and for the high quality of work performed by him during his career.
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