CONGRATULATIONS EXTENDED TO PATRICK! TOWNSEND ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Patrick J. Townsend has retired from his position as Region Manager, North Region with the Chicago Park District; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of this occasion by Alderman Margaret Laurino, 39th Ward; and
WHEREAS, Patrick began his career with the Chicago Park District in 1978 as a part-time employee, transitioning to full-time in 1981. From that time, Patrick dedicated thirty-five and a half years of service to the citizens of the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Patrick had been promoted numerous times within the Chicago Park District. He had been Physical Instructor of Davis Square Park, Supervisor of Amour Square Park and Davis Square Park, Citywide Recreation Manager, Area Manager and Region Manager of the North Region; and
WHEREAS, Patrick's ability to communicate and develop relationships with park patrons, community leaders and elected officials within the communities he served, and all relevant parties, contributed greatly to his success within the Chicago Park District; and
WHEREAS, The leaders of this great City of Chicago are cognizant of the great debt owed to Patrick J. Townsend on many years of service with the Chicago Park District; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City of Chicago City Council, gathered here this tenth day of February, 2016 do hereby express our gratitude and heartiest congratulations to Patrick J. Townsend as she retires and we extend to this fine citizen our very best wishes for continuing success and fulfillment; and
Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Patrick J. Townsend.