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,A <br /> Dg,g <br /> RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION <br /> FOR <br /> ROBERT S. TENNANT <br /> WHEREAS, in March of 1978, Robert S. Tennant became District Conservationist <br /> and Department Head for the Soil and Water Conservation Service; and <br /> WHEREAS, for the past nine years he has provided valuable assistance to <br /> farmers in advising them on technical matters pertaining to the planning <br /> and application of the best management conservation practices that should <br /> be installed. Such practices have saved for future generations millions <br /> of tons of top soil that otherwise would have been eroded; and <br /> WHEREAS, Robert S. Tennant has served on the Agricultural Task Force to help <br /> identify measures preserve farmland, and on the Water Resources Task Force to <br /> help develop- local strategies affecting surface water of the County; and <br /> WHEREAS, Robert S. Tennant acting under authority of the District Board of <br /> Supervisors, has earned through hard work and dedication the respect and <br /> appreciation of government officials, peers, coworkers, and citizens of <br /> Orange County; and <br /> WHEREAS, Robert S. Tennant has determined that it is now time for him to <br /> retire and channel his efforts toward new endeavors, <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of Commissioners <br /> declares Robert S. Tennant to have been a. good steward, leader and member of <br /> Orange County Government and the District Soil Conservation Service. <br /> THEREFORE, On behalf of the citizens of Orange County it expresses to Robert <br /> S. Tennant its sincere appreciation an d gratitude for his years of service <br /> and contributions to Orange County and the Soil and Water Conservation Service, <br /> and wishes to him happiness and good health in the future. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Robert S. <br /> Tennant and a copy of the resolution be spread upon the minutes of this <br /> regular meeting of the 24th day of March, 1987. <br /> Board Member <br /> Board Member <br /> Board Member <br /> Board Member <br /> Board Member <br />