Travis County Commissioners Court
December 19, 2006
Item 2
2. Approve proclamation honoring cecilia chairez on her retirement from Travis County.
>> did you all bring your own reader? It reads whereas she is retiring from Travis County after more than 16 years of dedicated service. Whereas throughout her career with Travis County, cecilia constantly displayed a cooperative, compassionate and upbeat attitude. Whereas cecilia has been a special gift to Travis County's facilities management department and her hard work, dedication and commitment are well known and appreciated by the many people whose lives she has touched. But word, deed, steadfast determination says sell yoo has set an example that inspired us to use our skills and talents in a manner that would make Travis County a better place for all of us. Whereas members of the Travis County Commissioners court and the many other building tenants will also remember cecilia for her gentle smile, strong work ethic, where her friends are appropriately honoring her retirement and will always have fond memories of her days here at Travis County. Whereas the members of the Travis County Commissioners court do hereby extend special thanks to cecilia for her years of dedicated service and extend best wishes to her in all future endeavors. I move approval.
>> second.
>> good morning.
>> good morning. Judge, Commissioners. I am indeed honor norred to be able to present to you the proclamation for cecilia. I spent about five minutes in the back trying to get her to reconsider, give us two or three more years. She declined, been with us 16.5 years. As you know our custodians are front line for all of the county, she has done a fantastic job in doing the things that she knows how to do best. We -- we wish her well when she leaves us, goes out in the community. She says she's just going to take it easy for a while, so I guess I can't -- I can't complain too much about that. But cecilia thank you so much for all that you have done for us and all that you have done for the county. We appreciate it very much.
>> I am spoag for all of us this morning to thank cecilia for all of the hard work. The facilities management arranged their staff -- we have had her on the fifth floor, she has such a gentle spirit something I do inspire to, I know you all don't believe it, but I do. If you are wondering after different reception, meetings that we've had in the conference room, the next morning, that rhymes just sparkling, coffee cups get cleaned. Also she's a perfect example of the duties as assigned because she that to deal with dan smith on a daily basis. We wanted to thank her sincerely for all of her hard work. She can't -- we are going to miss you cecilia. Thank you.
>> any words this morning?
>> I'm going to say thank you very much for -- for -- I appreciate everything that you have done for me.
>> somebody said that you are retiring today because you want to get the christmas day shopping done. Is that true?
>> that's correct.
>> two days before christmas, is that true? Really, I really am really proud to have been affiliated with you all of the hard work that you have done. You do work hard. Of course I want you to enjoy your retirement and take some r and r. Relax, do all of those things that you have been wanting to do. Your service has really been well appreciated it. In Travis County. I think that you deserve a round of applause before you go as far as I'm concerned, the service that you have with Travis County.
>> [ applause ]
>> we will miss you.
>> thank you so much.
>> thank you.
>> we have enjoyed all of our conversations as well, your work ethic I think needs to be in all caps and you know I wish that we were low maintenance people occupy the 5th floor, sometimes we are high maintenance people. But you have always been so respectful of our space and that means a lot. The trust factor, we adore you.
>> the friendly attitude which is always great. Sometimes when you go upstairs from here you are not in the best mood but to see your smiling face and very -- very great attitude, so thank you so much, enjoy your retirement, don't forget us.
>> thank you.
>> thank you.
>> can we get a photo with you?
>> sure can.
>> all in favor? That passes by unanimous vote.
>> [ applause ]
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