HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2314 - Honoring John Soriano for Distinguished Service as City of Marysville City CouncilmemberCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO.22114
A RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN SORIANO FOR
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AS A CITY OF MARYSVILLE CITY COUNCILMEMBER
WHEREAS,Councilmember John Soriano served the City of Marysville with distinguished and
outstanding service in the elected role of City Councilmember from January 2000 to January 2012;and
WHEREAS,when John Soriano was elected to the City Council,he became the first Asian-
American elected to the Council in its history;and
WHEREAS,the City of Marysville gratefully appreciates Councilmember John Soriano for his
strong commitment to public service and contributions to the job for the betterment of our community;and
wishes to memorialize his major accomplishments by means of this Resolution;NOW,THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON,hereby commends and
honors John Soriano for the following outstanding achievements during his 12 years in office:
1.Boards and Committees:Service on Marysville Fire District Board,Public Safety Committee,
Government Affairs Committee and Law Enforcement Officers and Fire Fighters (LEOFF I)Disability
Board,and previously on the Chamber/City Committee and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
2.Public Safety:Through his efforts on the Marysville Fire Board and Public Safety Committee,he
provided support and encouragement to the Police Department and Fire District in building
professionally qualified,innovative and efficient departments.
3.Public Street and Utilities:Public street and utilities projects undertaken during Councilmember
Soriano's years of dedicated service includin\j"but are not limited,to improvements and widening of
SR 528,State Avenue from 1"to 8'h and 116 to 152nd,Ingraham BOUlevard;Wastewater Treatment
Facility Improvements and Deep Water Outfall,and the Stillaguamish Water Filtration Plant
4.Parks and Recreation:Through construction of Ebey Waterfront Park,Marysville SkatePark,
Strawberry Fields Athletic Complex,Bayview Trail,and many other parks,trails and associated
improvements in support of Parks and Recreation programs that enhance quality of life in MarySVille.
5.Healthy Communities Project:Through his policy work and hands-on involvement with the award-
winning,ongoing anti-obesity Marysville Healthy Communities Project,
6.Economic Development/Financial Stability:John Soriano assisted the City in stimulating major new
retail and residential development,helped lay groundwork for future light industry and manufacturing
vital to job creation,and approved balanced budgets to maintain the City's sound fiscal policies.
7.Interlocal Cooperation:Helped establish an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation that has
forged stronger relationships between the City and Tulalip Tribes and other neighboring jurisdictions
and agencies,and fostered a cohesive working environment between the Mayor,Council and Staff.
PASSED and APPROVED by the CITY COUNCIL this 12th day of December 2011.
THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Grant Weed,City Attorney
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