Travis County Commissioners Court
Tuesday, May 31, 2011 (Agenda)
Item 4
Number four, approve resolution recognizing della sprayinger for -- spragger for her many years of service for Travis County and our residents.
is that how miss spragger prenownses her last name -- pronounces her last name?
is the last name spragger?
>> yes, sir.
when your last name is Biscoe and you've been called briscoe as much as I have, you try to get the last name right.
should I read it?
it reads whereas for 15 years della spragger has served the residents of Travis County in the area of volunteer coordination and program management for the coming of age and rsvp retired senior volunteer program.
whereas della started and maintained the childhood immuneization program that has served over 16,500 residents of Travis County.
whereas the extent of miss spragger's service has included work and input on numerous committees, advisory boards and as an advocate for older adults and older adult issues in our community.
whereas della herself is a community volunteer and a positive example of the commitment and contribution volunteers make in Travis County.
whereas throughout her career miss spragger has maintain add strong worth ethic and has built a reputation for integrity and compassion for all.
whereas della's generous hospital ta palty is -- hospitaltality is unmatched, making everyone feel welcome and appreciated is appreciated in virtually every situation and making her a true ambassador of goodwill in Travis County.
and whereas it is appropriate that we take this opportunity to honor della spragger on the occasion of her retirement and recognize that her contributions will remain a part of Travis County for years to come.
now therefore be it resolved that we the Travis County Commissioners' court do here by extend special thanks to della spragger for years of dedication service -- of dedicated service to Travis County and extend best issues to her in all future endeavors.
and I move approval.
>> second.
>> morning.
>> good morning.
>> comments?
>> good morning, judge and Commissioners.
debra britain, community services director with Travis County health and human services and veteran services.
it is my personal pleasure to be here to honor della because of all the wonderful things that you just read in the resolution, but also because if you can understand my definition of a true renaissance woman, that's della.
if I'm not mistaken, I know she's at least bilingual.
I believe she may be trilingual.
she pos tesss a p -- possesses a ph.d.
one of the most interesting people that you would ever have the opportunity to meet.
and if you haven't had a chance to really talk to della or get to know her, now she will have a little more free time, I hope you do get a chance to really get to know her.
she I think will continue to provide a valuable service to this community.
she's my own personal role model.
at my age now it gets harder and harder to find someone, you know, older than me.
but della is --
>> [ laughter ] della is someone that I really do look up to.
and I'm guessing that she probably doesn't know this because I have not told her.
but I believe that it's important that you tell people how you feel about them and you do it in a public way.
and it has been my great pleasure and privilege to consider her not only a member of my staff, but as a friend.
and I will since searly miss her owe sincerely miss her.
su for all you've done on a professional and personal basis.
>> any other comments?
>> I think she owns a collection of really wonderful costumes from I guess around the world.
and that is --
>> primarily guatamala and mexico.
and you were kind enough to model one.
>> to model one.
it was beautiful.
>> one of our cultural events.
yes, I would like personally to thank you for the thoughtful words and to say what a privilege it's been for me to participate with the Travis County community.
in various respects.
and I just want to say the fact that you kept me on staff as long as you have was certainly I think much to your credit and a compliment to you all for not having or exercising age discrimination.
>> [ laughter ] I certainly appreciate that.
it's been a wonderful opportunity for me to serve with a forward thinking government, and I appreciate that.
and I feel as if I operate with your support in representing older volunteers in the Travis County community.
and I do want to thank you for your support over the years and for your kind words and taking this time.
thank you.
>> thank you.
>> thank you.
mr. Liewger is never short of words.
>> you know me too well, don't you
>> [ laughter ] of course, della is retiring, but she's not going to be far away.
we know that we can always count on her.
I can call her up whenever we need something that needs to be done of critical importance here in the community.
and della, it's been certainly a joy and an honor to be able to work alongside of you.
>> thank you very much.
>> now we're all getting choked up.
>> anything else?
>> miss spragger, a forward thinking government is only a pale reflection of its forward thinking constituents and the people who work with us.
thank you so much for your forward thinking.
>> you've been wise enough to spend as little time with the Commissioners' court as possible.
>> [ laughter ] good to meet you and best of luck to you.
>> thank you so much.
>> appreciate your service.
thank you very much.
>> all in favor?
that passes by unanimous vote.
>> [ applause ]
>> you deserve a rolex watch, but the law does not allow us to give you one.
the law does not allow us to give you a certificate, though.
and we have one here.
>> thank you, thank you.
>> let's see if we can get miss britain to put that in a beautiful frame for you.
let's get ms. Fleming and ms. Britain to put that in a beautiful frame for you.
>> absolutely.
>> thank you so much.
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