HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - June 19, 1996 (75)AGENDA TITLE: Presentations to Retiring Member of the Lodi Library Board of Trustees, C.M. "Bud" Sullivan
MEETING DATE: June 19, 1996
PREPARED BY: City Clerk
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That Mayor Warner present a proclamation to C.M. "Bud" Sullivan, retiring member of
the Lodi Library Board of Trustees.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Mr. Bud Sullivan is retiring from the Lodi Library Board of Trustees after
serving this community for almost 27 years. Mayor Warner will present a
proclamation to Mr. Sullivan in appreciation of his dedication to Lodi. Further,
representatives from Pat Johnston's office, Larry Bowler's office, the State
Librarian's office and the Library Board of Trustees will be at the meeting to
make presentations to Bud.
FUNDING: None required.
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City Clerk
APPROVED:
H. Oxon Flynn -- City Manager'
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G M. SULJVAN, Jr., Pr a'*nt
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CAROL FARRM
THOMAS R. GOND. Sr.
201 WEST LOCUST STREET LODI, CALIFORNIA 95240 TELEPHONE M 3338507
May 23, 1996
Honorable David Warner
Mayor, City of Lodi
221 West Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
RE: Resignation: Board of
Trustees Lodi Public
Library
Dear Dave,
This letter is written to you as the appointing authority for
the Library Board. I hereby tender my resignation as a member of
said Board effective June 30, 1996.
well, so much for the legalese. I was appointed to the Board
in April 1969. Jerry Kirsten was Mayor and the balance of the
Council consisted of Ben Schaffer, Fred Brown, Bob Hunnell and Jim
Culbertson. That was twenty seven (27) years ago. I suspect that
I'm the longest continuous serving member of any City Board or
Commission. As you know, the Lodi Library Board is the only City
administrative body other than the City Council.
I personally acquired the present Library site through
purchase and the power of Eminent Domain. The Library was built on
time and under the cos} estimates. It was funded not with City
Revenues, but with a federal Economic Development Administration
Grant.
From 1991 to 1995 I was on the Board of Directors of the
California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners,
serving as State President in 1994. In 1994-1995, I was appointed
by the State Librarian to serve on the Steering Committee To
Restructure California Public Libraries.
I have not always agreed with the Council's treatment of the
Library. We have been the slowest growing semi -department of the
City over the last twenty (20) years. The diversion of funds to
other City uses has been particularly painful over the last three
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(3) years. Thank God for our Reserves and prudent management. I was
born here, schooled here and worked here, raised a family here and
continue to reside here. Lodi is a first class City and deserves
a first class Library. I sincerely hope that the Sales Tax increase
of 1/8th cent will carry so the Library can meet the challenges of
the twenty first (21th) Century. There is no better way to spend
the Taxpayers money.
I leave knowing that the Library is in capable hands. After
twenty seven (27) years of meetings and duties, the Library is
still the morning star of my life and the star of so many of Lodi's
Residents. There is no such thing as a literate and civilized
society without a Library. From lifelong education to total escape,
it's a slow and fast pitch game of Life itself.
But, however long the road there comes a turning.
It's simply time for me to leave.
Res fully Submitted,
C M.., g llivan, Jr.
CC: Board of Trustees
City Manager
City Librarian
City Clerk
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