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File #: 17-234    Version: 1 Name: Retirement of Lisa Simpkins
Type: Resolution-Presentation Status: Approved
In control: Health and Social Services
On agenda: 4/4/2017 Final action: 4/4/2017
Title: Adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Lisa Simpkins, Clerical Operations Supervisor, upon her retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Employment & Eligibility Services Division, with over 34 years of dedicated service to Solano County (Supervisor Hannigan)
District: All
Attachments: 1. A - Resolution, 2. Adopted Resolution, 3. Minute Order
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Adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Lisa Simpkins, Clerical Operations Supervisor, upon her retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Employment & Eligibility Services Division, with over 34 years of dedicated service to Solano County (Supervisor Hannigan)

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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:

The Department of Health and Social Services (H&SS) recommends the Board adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Lisa Simpkins, Clerical Operations Supervisor, upon her retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Employment & Eligibility Services Division, with over 34 years of dedicated service to Solano County.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:

Ms. Simpkins began her career on September 27, 1982 as a Typist Clerk III in the Agriculture Department located on West Texas St. in Fairfield where, over the years, her job title changed to Clerical Support Specialist and then to Office Assistant II. In 2001, Ms. Simpkins joined the Sheriff's Office in the newly formed Cash Handling office before transferring to the Alternative Sentencing office to handle cash and take fees.

In 2005, Ms. Simpkins promoted to Office Assistant III in H&SS' Employment & Eligibility Services (E&E) Division. Shortly after joining E&E, she became the Bureau OA III for Medi-Cal at the Georgia Street office in Vallejo. In 2008, Ms. Simpkins again promoted and assumed a new leadership role as Clerical Operations Supervisor in the Reception Unit in the Vallejo Regional office. Ms. Simpkins eventually went on to be the Clerical Operations Supervisor in the Vallejo Clerical Pool of E&E.

Ms. Simpkins's dedication and commitment to clients and to Solano County has made a difference in the lives of residences and employees. She is a positive and upbeat supervisor and inspires her staff to maintain the highest standards of pro...

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