THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF SAN MATEO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

HONORS AND COMMENDS

HENRY GARDNER

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Whereas, Henry Gardner has served as the Executive Director of the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) for six years; and

Whereas, as Executive Director of ABAG, Gardner provided oversight and supervision of ABAG’s planning and service programs, and served as a liaison to the region’s city, town and county managers and administrators; and

Whereas, Gardner is an award winning professional with more than 30 years of public service and private consulting experience; and

Whereas, Gardner began his career with the City of Oakland, serving in a variety of roles, rising from Assistant City Manager to City manager. He was Oakland’s City manager from 1981 through 1993 where he provided overall management leadership for every phase of city government that included 17 major departments and administration of the Redevelopment Agency; and

Whereas, in recognition of his leadership and accomplishments as Oakland’s City manager, Gardner was named in 1990 the “most valuable City Manager in the country” by City and State Magazine; and

Whereas, in addition to his work in the public sector, Gardner has had an accomplished career in the private sector; and

Whereas, during Gardner’s work in the private sector as Senior Vice President and Manager of the Western Region for Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, and Managing Partner for Garner, Underwood & Bacon, he developed major and successful strategies for public financing, capitol projects and new business development. He additionally provided extensive municipal management consulting services to states, cities, counties, schools, and special districts; and

Whereas, throughout his career of public and private service, Gardner has received numerous awards including the National Forum for Black Public Administrator’s Mark of Excellence Award, and the Selected Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration; and

Whereas, Gardner has shown unwavering commitment to strengthen local regional government agencies and local communities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby recognizes Henry Gardner for his outstanding career.

Dated: September 23, 2010

SUPERVISORS:

RICHARD S. GORDON, PRESIDENT

MARK CHURCH

CAROLE GROOM

ROSE JACOBS GIBSON

ADRIENNE J. TISSIER

Attest:

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Deputy Clerk of the Board of Supervisors