DONNA VAILLANCOURT

WHEREAS, DONNA VAILLANCOURT has been a long-time supporter of Women In County Government by contributing her time, enthusiasm and artistic talents without hesitation and was recognized, in 1999, with the Women In County Government’s Excellence in Public Service Award; and

WHEREAS, DONNA VAILLANCOURT is the Director of the Department of Human Resources with San Mateo County and is passionate about pursuing the Department’s mission to position San Mateo County as an employer of choice and maximize individual and organizational potential; and

WHEREAS, DONNA VAILLANCOURT has spearheaded new workforce planning efforts and leadership development programs to attract and retain talent in a dynamic organization consisting of over 5,500 employees; and

WHEREAS, DONNA VAILLANCOURT’s career and personal experience has exemplified her commitment to providing outstanding public service at the local level, after previously holding leadership positions in a variety of departments, including the Courts, Community Services and, most recently, as Deputy Director of Administration and Airports in theDdepartment of Public Works; and

WHEREAS, DONNA VAILLANCOURT began her career with the County of San Mateo in 1981 after serving overseas for three years in the United States Army; and, she continues to be an active community volunteer and is a former Chair and Board member of San Mateo Credit Union, Mentor for Friends for Youth and is currently Advisor to the Key club of Sequoia High School; and

WHEREAS, DONNA VAILLANCOURT most recently received the 2009 Moving Forward Award for Innovative Leadership from the California Public Employers Labor Relations Association (CALPELRA),

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Mateo, State of California, hereby extends its congratulations and commends DONNA VAILLANCOURT as the Distinguished Honoree Commemorating the 20^th Year Recognition for Women In County Government.