HomeMy WebLinkAboutJennifer Veneklasen ProclamationPROCLAMATION
In Recognition of
the Public Service of
Jennifer Veneklasen
WHEREAS,Jennifer has worked for the City of Port Angeles as the City Clerk since September 2014,
and in that relatively short time, has been an exemplary steward of the Public Records
Act, making it her personal goal to ensure that the City's records are made available to all
members of the public in the true spirit of the Act as implemented by the voters of the
State of Washington; and
wHEREAS,Jennifer diligently supported the City's Records Management program, understanding the
importance of moving forward with a records program through her determined promotion of a
comprehensive records management system for the City; and
WHEREAS,in addition to her role as City Clerk, Jennifer worked with a core group of City staff to help
redesign the City's website. As part of the City's Website Redesign Committee, she and the
Committee worked together to choose a new layout, color scheme, and structure for the
website in order to provide a finished product that is easy for the community to use and enjoy;
and
WHEREAS,Ms. Veneklasen was a significant part of the City Manager management team, providing input
and solutions on simple and complex problerns. Jerurifer was a dependable and committed
contributor, offering professional support to her fellow team members. Her attitude and work
ethic gained her credibility amongst her peers and supervisor and also within the community,
especially evident with her oversite of the public records program; and
Above all, Jennifer was committed to providing excellent customer service to City employees
and the public. Through her calm demeanor and thoughtfulness, she made her time here
memorable to all who had the opportunity to work with her. She is anamazingperson who will
be greatly missed in everyday City operations'
WHEREAS,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Sissi Bruch, Mayor, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PORT
AI\GELES, and, Dan McKeen, City Manager, ON BEHALF OF TIIE STAFF OF THE CITY OF PORT
ANGELES, do hereby reluctantly approve Jennifer Veneklasen's resignation. Her dedication to the City and
community has been admirable, going above and beyond in every circumstance. Though the City supports Jennifer's
commitment to her family and wishes her the best of luck on her new adventure, she will be dearly missed.
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Dan McKeen, City Manager
July 19,2018
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