2014-1129 RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -1129
Whereas, Patricia A. Lynch is retiring from City of Janesville employment
after having diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the
community for more than twenty -five years; retiring as the Comptroller for the
City of Janesville; and
Whereas, during Patricia's employment with the City of Janesville, she
provided exemplary professional service and demonstrated conscientious
devotion to the duties of her position, which she performed with sincerity,
honesty, integrity, and dedication; and
Whereas, Patricia began her employment with the City of Janesville as an
Accountant, and during her more than twenty -five year long career with the City,
was promoted to Accountant II, Utility Accounting Supervisor, Accounting
Manager, and in July of 2007 to the position she is retiring from, that of
Comptroller; and
Whereas, Patricia successfully completed financial forecasting projections
that assisted the Administration's ability to plan for the future; and
Whereas, Patricia has been instrumental in the City's receipt of the
Governmental Financial Officers Association's "Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting" for several years; and
Whereas, Patricia provided expertise in ongoing changes and
complexities involved with governmental financial reporting requirements; and
Whereas, Patricia was instrumental in her division's efficiency and timely
processing of the City's bill payments and payroll; and
Whereas, Patricia has been an invaluable member of the Administration's
budget team for many years, and especially during the implementation of new
budgeting processes in recent years; and
Whereas, Patricia showed her commitment to the Accounting Division and
City by leading a team review of software programs to find the most efficient and
comprehensive one for which to implement accounting, payroll, budgeting, and
human resources applications; and
Whereas, Patricia willingly took on additional duties in 2013 as Acting
Director of Administrative Services, and
Whereas, it is desired that such service to the City of Janesville be
properly recognized;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the people of the City of Janesville,
through the City Council, do express their grateful appreciation to Patricia A.
Lynch for her more than twenty -five years of loyal public service.
Dated this 11 day of August, 2014.
ADOPTED: August 11, 2014 Motion by: Kealy
Second by: Farrell
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Bobzien
`J. Farrell X
Mark A. F eitag, City Manager Fitzgerald X
Kealy X
ATTEST: Liebert x
Marklein X
, Zdf Severson X
J Ann Wulf, City Clerk -Treas er
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources