19720321 r-72-7RE SOLUT I ON
R-72-7
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
William D. Golightly having served as City Manager in the
City of Fairfax since December, 1967; and
He has rendered exemplary and singularly outstanding per-
formance of duties as City Manager in the development of
wide ranging administrative improvements, including the
establishment of a comprehensive reporting and communica-
tions system, introduction and implementation of electronic
data processing, an in-depth review of all City-County
contracts, and an in-house evaluation and development of
job descriptions; and
At his direction a Community Goals Study was conducted,
involving City residents and resulting in many far-
reaching public improvement programs; and
At Mr. Golightly's direction, a number of Public Works
projects were initiated including formulation of a plan
for development'of a complete storm drainage program in
the City, a street relighting program with major improve-
ments to highway arterials in the City, construction of
a 1.3 billion gallon reservoir, designed to serve the
needs of an expanded population; and
In the development of a comprehensive recreation facility
program, he was the motivating force in the acquisition of
almost 50 acres of park land and the introduction of a
community-school program; and
Under Mr. Golightly's management, expanded programs in
public information, police-community relations, traffic
safety, economic development and improvement of the
City's government organization and procedures were ini-
tiated and implemented.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Fairfax, on behalf of all its residents, expresses
appreciation to and heartily commends William D. Golightly
for his exemplary and professional service and many
contributions to the City and extends to him sincere
wishes for continued success.
Adopted this twenty-first day of March,
Virginia.
Attest:
1972, in the City of Fairfax,