PROCLAMATION
2019 Pam Young Appreciation Day
WHEREAS, Pam Young was hired as the Senior Accounting Clerk on October 13, 1997 and has served with distinction for 22 years; and
WHEREAS, since Pam Young has decided to retire from public service, the City Council and community wish to acknowledge her contributions and show gratitude for her significant contributions to the Newberg community; and
WHEREAS, Pam Young began her service with the City as a Senior Accounting Clerk and became an Accounting Clerk II in 2005; Pam has successfully processed approximately 40,000 paychecks and nearly 100,000 accounts payable checks; Pam has served under four Finance Directors, five City Managers, and five Mayors; and
WHEREAS, Pam Young received the George Layman Employee of the Year Award for 2002; and
WHEREAS, Pam Young has exemplified humility, kindness, gentleness, timeliness, faithfulness, and a team attitude, all while performing as an accomplished musician
with a passion for bluegrass and Elvis;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS PROCLAIMED, by the Mayor and City Council, and on behalf of the citizens of the City of Newberg, Oregon, that we express our warmest appreciation and gratitude to Pam Young and proclaim October 31, 2019 Pam Young Appreciation Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause the Seal of the City of Newberg to be affixed on this 21st day of October, 2019.
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Rick Rogers, Mayor