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Adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Denise Renee Loomis-Etter, Social Services Worker, upon her retirement from the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau, Deputy Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator Office with 20 years of dedicated public service to Solano County (Supervisor Vasquez)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Department of Health and Social Services recommends that the Board adopt and present a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Denise Renee Loomis-Etter, Social Services Worker, upon her retirement from the Department of Health and Social Services, Public Health Division, Older & Disabled Adult Services Bureau, Deputy Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator Office with 20 years of dedicated public service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION
Denise Renee Loomis-Etter began her career on August 9, 1999 with Solano County Department of Health and Social Services as an Office Assistant/Inventory Estate Specialist in the Deputy Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator Office. As an Office Assistant/Inventory Estate Specialist, Ms. Loomis-Etter worked actively in the field with the Deputy Public Administrator/Public Guardian/Public Conservator to record, marshal and preserve assets involving conservatorships and/or decedent estates placed under the jurisdiction of the County on behalf of the elderly and disabled population.
In 2017, Ms. Loomis-Etter was reclassified to a Social Services Worker and she continued to coordinate services to clients, provide information and referrals, and function as a liaison between program recipients and staff. Ms. Loomis-Etter was passionate about the population she served and a staunch advocate for veterans and individuals with disabilities. She was consistently willing to help her coworkers, supervisors and managers to provide services to Solano County residents who were unable to help themselves. Ms. Loomis-Etter will officially retire August 20, 2019, after providing 20 years of service in a professional, compassionate and responsible manner.
FINANCING:
The cost associated with preparing this agenda item is nominal and is absorbed by the department’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials and plaque are included in the Board’s FY2019/20 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board may choose not to present a resolution and a plaque of appreciation to Ms. Loomis-Etter. This is not recommended as it is an opportunity to acknowledge Ms. Loomis-Etter for her dedication and service to Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION