To: Board of Supervisors
From: Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Report Title: Honoring Susan Haley upon her retirement from the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation after 29 years of service
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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IN THE MATTER OF Honoring Susan Haley upon her retirement from the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation after 29 years of service
WHEREAS, WHEREAS, Susan Haley will retire in December 2026 after 29 years of dedicated service to the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation, concluding a distinguished career in philanthropy devoted to the people of Contra Costa County; and
WHEREAS, for nearly three decades Susan has served as a Senior Program Officer for the Foundation, building lasting relationships with nonprofit organizations and helping countless community projects take root and thrive; and
WHEREAS, Susan has been a passionate and tireless advocate for children and families, with a particular commitment to advancing food security and supporting foster youth, working to ensure that every child in our County has the opportunity to grow, learn, and thrive; and
WHEREAS, through her thoughtful leadership and genuine care for others, Susan has strengthened the capacity of the County's nonprofit community and helped build the partnerships that sustain our local safety net; and
WHEREAS, Susan's kindness, integrity, and collaborative spirit have earned her the respect and admiration of colleagues, nonprofit leaders, public agencies, and community partners throughout the region; and
WHEREAS, Susan's legacy will continue to be felt through the organizations she championed, the partnerships she nurtured, and the many children and families whose lives have been enriched by her work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby honor and congratulate Susan Haley upon her retirement, thanks her for 29 years of extraordinary service to the Dean & Margaret Lesher Foundation and the residents of Contra Costa County, and extends its best wishes for a retirement filled with family, friends, new adventures, and all that brings her joy.
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