Memorandum
Date: July 26, 2022
To: Tina Scott, District 4 Supervisor
From: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
Subject: Adopt Proclamation Commending Supervisor Tina Scott
Executive Summary:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, COUNTY OF LAKE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Proclamation
Commending Supervisor Tina Scott
WHEREAS, following five years, seven months of distinguished, compassionate and dedicated public service as District 4 Supervisor, Tina Scott is resigning July 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS, throughout her time as Supervisor, Scott has been a powerful and effective advocate for the needs of Lake County's unhoused individuals, and has partnered with the Lake County Continuum of Care, Hope Rising, Elijah House and other community-based organizations to make a meaningful difference for many residents, including contributions to the establishment of transitional housing programs in Lakeport and Clearlake and efforts to increase federal funding for supportive housing and intensive case management; and
WHEREAS, Tina Scott is also a passionate and enduring advocate for Foster Youth in Lake County, whose own family has brought strong support in 65 foster placements, and this experience and perspective brought essentially irreplaceable value to Committee assignments such as the First 5 Commission and Children's Council, and enhanced the Board of Supervisors' capacity to promote the well-being of every Lake County resident; and
WHEREAS, as a Certified Tourism Ambassador since 2016, Supervisor Scott effectively supported the Chamber of Commerce and contributed to broader efforts to promote tourism and help visitors to Lake County have positive and memorable experiences; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, Scott was honored by United States Congressman Mike Thompson as the 5th Congressional District's "Angel in Adoption," bringing greater attention to the profound need of Resource Parents in Lake County; and
WHEREAS, also in 2018, Scott was appointed to join a small group of Supervis...
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