Memorandum
Date: March 21, 2023
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Subject: Presentation of Proclamation Commending Library Technician Mickey Price for Going Above and Beyond and Serving the Public with Compassion and Professionalism
Executive Summary:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION
COMMENDING LIBRARY TECHNICIAN MICKEY PRICE FOR GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND
AND SERVING THE PUBLIC WITH COMPASSION AND PROFESSIONALISM
WHEREAS, Mickey Price was working at Redbud Library when an elderly medically frail gentleman was dropped off; and
WHEREAS, Mickey Price saw that he was not well and became aware that he was unsheltered, so she reached out to the community via social media; and
WHEREAS, due to her social media post, Mickey Price was immediately connected with the Board of Supervisors where she asked about service availabilities and shelter capacities in hopes to find somewhere for this gentleman to be sheltered and cared for; and
WHEREAS, Mickey Price stated to one of the Supervisors, “if we don’t find him a place today, I don’t think he’s going to make it”; and
WHEREAS, because of Mickey Price’s immense empathy for the gentleman she hoped to find help for, and because of her persistence in finding a solution for him, he was able to find a place at Project Restoration; and
WHEREAS, based on Mickey Price’s swift actions to provide assistance to this gentleman, it is quite possible that she may have saved his life; and
WHEREAS, the gentleman still resides at Project Restoration where he is currently thriving; and
WHEREAS, Mickey Price displays the same level of dedication, empathy, and willingness to go above and beyond in her assigned library duties including community outreach, interlibrary loan requests from the public, and presenting programs for children and adults.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Supervisors commend Mickey Price for taking action and going out of her way, outside her scope of work, to help a community member and ensure their safety and good health. The Board of Supervisors thanks you for being a leading example in our community for how we should all care for each other, whether we know each other or not. It is an honor to have such a shining example of love and kindness in our county staff. Mickey Price, you are an inspiration to all of us.
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