HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2022-119 Appreciation-Rich TenKateMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
Monday, July 11, 2022
TB Resolution 2022 - 119: Recognition and Appreciation of Richard TenKate’sDedicated Years of Service
WhereasRichard TenKatestarted his career at the town on July 6, 1993, as a Highway Laborer and was promoted to a Motor Equipment Operator on February 12, 1996, and then a Working Supervisor
on April 12, 1999; and
Whereas Rich was promoted to his current position of Deputy Highway Superintendenton March 26, 2018, and has provided his expertise and talents faithfully to the town since; and
Whereas Richwas resolute about ensuringthat the roadways were properly maintained and safe, especially during winter months,given that he had spent many years of his career maintaining
the South Hill plow route; and
Whereas Rich used his ingenuityand skills many times over the years on such projects as the Stone Quarry box culvert, Snyder Hill stormwater system, building the South Hill trail and
a vast number of road paving and storm drainage projects like Deer Run; and
Whereas Rich shared his vast knowledge and skills with less experienced staff throughout his careerand helped several learn the process and procedures for fixing watermain breaks during
late nights and freezing cold weather; and
Whereas the Public Works has benefited from Rich’s institutional knowledge of highway operations, street names and locations, history on projects and his engagement in the placement
and installation of road signs; and
Whereasthe Town of Ithaca has greatly benefited from Rich’sdevotion, knowledge,and his desire to serve our community in order to make it a better place to live; and
Whereas Rich has decided to retire from the Town of Ithaca, effective July 23, 2022, after twenty-nine (29) years of dedicated service; now, therefore, be it
Resolved that on this 11th day of July 2022, the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, on behalf of the Town and its residents, expresses its sincere appreciationand gratitude to Richard
TenKate for his distinguished and dedicated service to our community.
Moved: Pamela BleiwasSeconded: Rod Howe
Vote: ayes – Bleiwas, Howe, DePaolo, Levine, Goodman, Johnson and Rosen