HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION OF RESPECT Kilsdonk, Betty 2012-04-10Office;of the Jvta1or,Estcs park,Cotora4o
RESOLUTION Of RESPECT
WHEREAS,Betty Kilsdonk has served the citizens and visitors of
Estes Park in numerous capacities from 1992 to 2012;and
WHEREAS,in 1992,Betty gained employment with the Town of
Estes Park as Museum Curator and within two years was promoted to
Museum Director.In 1998,she was promoted to Museum/Senior Center
Services Director.In 2009,Betty was named Community Services
Director and has served in that capacity since;and
WHEREAS,Betty was awarded Management Team Employee of
the Year in 1996 and received numerous Mayor’s “Tell Me What You
Think”cards and letters from citizens in appreciation of her work;and
WHEREAS,Betty developed and chaired the Citizens Information
Academy in 2003 and received incentive awards in 2007 and 2009 for her
work on the program;and
WHEREAS,Betty participated in many projects for the good of
the community and the betterment of Town services,including the
following:
Establishment of the Sister Cities program and a formal relationship with
Monteverde,Costa Rica,in 2004
Grant funding and restoration of the Fall River Hydroplant,a recipient of the
Colorado Historical Sodety ‘s Bancroft A ward and the Colorado Preservation,
Inc.,HonorA ward
Expansion of the Estes Park Museum including the public meeting room
Development of the Knoll-Willows Master Plan,implementation of which
received a Larimer County Environmental Ste wardshio A ward
Privatization of food service at the Estes Park Senior Center in 2004 to save tax
dollars and improve service quality
Establishment of the Town’s volunteer recognition program
Acquisition of numerous grants and awards from the Institute of Museum and
Library Services and other entities to streamline Museum operations
Creation of “Tracks in Time”exhibit renovation at the Estes Park Museum,
which received an American Assoäaflon for State and Local History Cen’iflcate
of Commendation in 1999
Development of Memorandums of Understanding between the Town and its
volunteer affiliate groups including the Estes Park Museum Friends &
Foundation,Inc.,Estes Park Senior Citizens Center,Inc.,and the Ambassadors
of Estes Park.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and
Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,by this Resolution and Public
Record,recognize the dedication and leadership of Betty Kilsdonk during
her tenure with the Town and express profound appreciation for her
service to our community.
William C.Pinkham,Mayor
ATTEST:pciApril 10,2012
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