Res 04-13RESOLUTION NO. 04 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DAVID T. HARDEN FOR MORE
THAN TWENTY -TWO YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH.
WHEREAS, David T. Harden was hired as the City Manager by the City of Delray Beach Commission
on May 21, 1990 and on January 4, 2013, is retiring after twenty -two years and seven months of full -time
service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harden's integrity is above reproach; he has led his staff by example, establishing the
highest standards for ethical decisions and actions; and
WHEREAS, the renewal and redevelopment efforts under Mr. Harden's leadership have distinguished
our City as a model for growth management and innovative practices, which have helped Delray Beach to be
considered one of the premier communities in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harden is well -known for fiscally- responsible decisions that protected the City from
critical financial problems and established a stable environment for residents and employees; and
WHEREAS, he played a key role in reinventing Delray Beach as a thriving municipality through
strategic planning and goal setting. Under his direction, the city has earned many accolades and awards
including two All America City honors (1993 and 2001), Preserve America Community (2008), Playful City
USA (2009) and Rand McNally Most Fun Small Town (2012); and
WHEREAS, the Florida City and County Management Association awarded the 2010 Award for
Career Excellence to Mr. Harden for his exceptional service in municipal government and the President's
Award for his outstanding team building; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harden is a gifted and committed public servant whose performance and integrity
have earned him the respect of his staff, the City Commission, and the community. The City of Delray Beach is
honored to have had him as the leader of the municipal team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMNHSSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby recognizes and commends
David T. Harden for twenty -two years of dedicated and faithful public service.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby congratulates and expresses sincere thanks and
appreciation to David T. Harden for his many years of service, and wishes him the best of health and
happiness in his retirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 3rd day of January 20 3.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Res No. 04 -13
RESOLUTION NO. 04 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING DAVID T.
HARDEN FOR MORE THAN TWENTY -TWO YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH.
WHEREAS, David Harden was hired as the City Manager by the City of Delray Beach
Commission on May 21, 1990 and on January 4, 2013, is retiring after twenty -two years and seven
months of full -time service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harden's integrity is above reproach; he has led his staff by example,
establishing the highest standards for ethical decisions and actions; and
WHEREAS, the renewal and redevelopment efforts under Mr. Harden's leadership have
distinguished our City as a model for growth management and innovative practices, which have helped
Delray Beach to be considered one of the premier communities in Florida; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harden is well -known for fiscally- responsible decisions that protected the City
from critical financial problems and established a stable environment for residents and employees; and
WHEREAS, he played a key role in reinventing Delray Beach as a thriving municipality
through strategic planning and goal setting. Under his direction, the city has earned many accolades and
awards including two All America City honors (1993 and 2001), Preserve America Community (2008),
Playful. City USA (2009) and Rand McNally Most Fun Sma[I Town (2012); and
WHEREAS, the Florida City and County Management Association awarded the 2010 Award for
Career Excellence to Mr. Harden for his exceptional service in municipal government and the President's
Award for his outstanding team building; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Harden is a gifted and committed public servant whose performance and
integrity have earned him the respect of his staff, the City Commission, and the community. The City of
Delray Beach is honored to have had him as the leader of the municipal team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby recognizes and
commends David T. Harden for twenty -two years of dedicated and faithful public service.
Section 2. That the City Commission hereby congratulates and expresses sincere thanks and
appreciation to David T. Harden for his many years of service, and wishes him the best of health and
happiness in his retirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 3`d day of January 2013.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK