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File #: 17-297    Version: 1 Name: Retirement of Edna Davis-Peters
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
In control: Health and Social Services
On agenda: 4/25/2017 Final action: 4/25/2017
Title: Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Edna Davis-Peters, Employment Resources Specialist III, upon her retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Employment & Eligibility Services Division with over 28 years of distinguished service to Solano County
Attachments: 1. A - Resolution, 2. Adopted Resolution, 3. Minute Order
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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Edna Davis-Peters, Employment Resources Specialist III, upon her retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Employment & Eligibility Services Division with over 28 years of distinguished service to Solano County

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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:

The Department of Health & Social Services (H&SS) recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Edna Davis-Peters, Employment Resources Specialist III, upon her retirement from the Health & Social Services Department, Employment & Eligibility Services Division with over 28 years of distinguished service to Solano County.

SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:

Ms. Edna Davis-Peters began her career with Solano County as an Eligibility Worker II on September 1, 1988 in H&SS. Ms. Davis-Peters was responsible for maintaining cash aid, food stamps (also known as CalFresh), and Medi-Cal to the local community. Prior to joining Solano County, Ms. Davis-Peters worked for Alameda County as an Eligibility Worker II for eight years where she provided vulnerable residents access to critical programs and services leading towards self-sufficiency while ensuring adherence to State and Federal regulations.

In 1990, Ms. Davis-Peters was successful in her transfer to the Medi-Cal Unit as an Outstation Intake Worker where she provided services directly at Sutter Medical Center in addition to performing her job functions at the local H&SS office. She provided outreach to individuals and families within the community who needed assistance with their health coverage. In 1994, Ms. Davis-Peters became a Transitional Medi-Cal and Transitional Child Care Worker where she was responsible for determining eligibility for north County clients (Fairfield, Suisun, Vacaville, Rio Vista and Dixon) for cash assistance who were qualified for Medi...

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