Memorandum
Date: May 23, 2023
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Commending Gail Woodworth for her 32 Years of Service to the County of Lake
Executive Summary:
PROCLAMATION
Commending Gail Woodworth for her 32 Years of Service to the County of Lake
WHEREAS, Gail Woodworth, began service with the County of Lake as an Account Clerk in 1991, and became Account Clerk for the Lake County Department of Child Support Services in February 1995; and
WHEREAS, she quickly and consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic and leadership qualities, proving an ideal candidate for promotional opportunities within the department; and
WHEREAS, Gail Woodworth promoted to Family Support Accounting Supervisor November of 1996; and
WHEREAS, Gail Woodworth promoted to Family Support Administrative Manager December of 1998; and
WHEREAS, Gail Woodworth was appointed Director of Child Support Services by the Board of Supervisors in 2002, and has brought uncommon skill, insight and a strong service orientation to this role for more than two decades (21 years); and
WHEREAS, while serving as the Director of Child Support Services, Gail Woodworth successfully attained her Bachelor of Science in Management, in March 2006; and
WHEREAS, Gail Woodworth has been a professional and inspiring leader to countless coworkers and staff over her three remarkable decades of service with the County of Lake, and diligently prepared leaders within her organization to continue the high standard she worked hard to cultivate; and
WHEREAS, staff, colleagues and the broader public will greatly miss Gail Woodworth, and her tremendous contributions in roles of progressive responsibility will continue to inspire others to the utmost service for years to come; and
WHEREAS, Gail Woodworth has announced her intention to retire on May 30, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Lake hereby commend Gail Woodworth for her 32 years of outstanding and dedicated service to the County of Lake and the Department of Child Support Services, and we wish her good health and much happiness during her retirement.
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Recommended Action: Adopt Proclamation Commending Gail Woodworth for her 32 Years of Service to the County of Lake