ProclamationHonoring Pat Dixon

Upon Her Departure from Redwood City WHEREAS, every community has a special person, an individual who cares so deeply for that community that she finds herself being overbooked with multiple meetings and workshops every week, and gets so involved in so many important issues that her influence is virtually embedded in the policies and guidelines of the community; and

WHEREAS, Pat Dixon is just such a special person, having lived for 26 years in Redwood Shores, during which time she has established herself as not only a living encyclopedia of information about all things relating to Redwood Shores, but also, a passionate and sincere advocate for many of the topics and issues that impact our community and our lives every day; and

WHEREAS, Pat Dixon, also known as “The Swan Lady” after her great concern and fondness for the swans living in Redwood Shores, has never been shy about her thoughtful and articulate opinions on topics ranging from the City’s General Plan and Downtown Precise Plan, to road and transit projects, senior citizens’ issues, development proposals, recycled water, traffic, environmental and wildlife issues, and countless others; and

WHEREAS, Pat Dixon served on the Redwood City Traffic Advisory Board for seven years and as Chair for five years, and her biggest accomplishment was the creation of a bike pathway from Whipple Ave. to the San Carlos Airport; and

WHEREAS, for 25 years, Pat has written a regular column in The Pilot, Redwood Shores’ monthly magazine, entitled, “On My Soapbox” in which she imparts to the world a great variety of fascinating information, constructive advice, and of course her wide-ranging opinions; and

WHEREAS, Pat was no stranger to City Hall where she frequently attended City Council meetings as well as innumerable other meetings and workshops, including the City’s PACT and Community Builders programs; and

WHEREAS, it was with great disappointment and sadness that elected officials and City staff learned of Pat’s imminent departure from her home in Redwood Shores, to her new home south of Sacramento, where she will no doubt involve herself deeply with her new community, bringing her unique humor and perspective to a new set of issues.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY does hereby honor Pat Dixon for her many years of civic participation, thanking her for her tireless efforts on behalf of not only the Redwood Shores community, but the entire community of Redwood City, recognizing her for her strong, vibrant, and outspoken advocacy for the issues which she holds dear, and wishing her a fond farewell and all the best as she moves from Redwood City.

Date: April 11, 2011 _________________________________Jeff Ira, Mayor

__________________________________ Alicia Aguirre, Vice Mayor__________________________________

Ian Bain__________________________________

Rosanne S. Foust__________________________________ Jeffrey Gee__________________________________

Barbara Pierce__________________________________

John Seybert