HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-055RESOLUTION NO. 15-055
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GWENDA THOMPSON FOR HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
ECONOMIC VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT HER 34 YEAR CAREER IN
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Gwenda Thompson was a Floridian, born in Vero Beach, educated in St. Lucie County
schools and a graduate of Indian River Community College and Florida Atlantic University with
high honors from the College of Education.
2. Through Mrs. Thompson's leadership asthe President/CEO of the Workforce Development
Board, millions of dollars in grant funding in addition to allocated workforce funding, was brought
to our region to form innovative partnerships and successful initiatives to grow businesses, create
jobs and assist individuals in our communities to become self-sufficient, productive citizens.
3. The Green Collar Task Force and the Logistics Center came to fruition as a result of Mrs.
Thompson's vision, dedication and hard work. The Green Collar Task Force is a shining example
of the results of the many grant acquisitions Mrs. Thompson was responsible for creating,
coordinating and overseeing.
4. Under Ms. Thompson's leadership as President/CEO, the Region 20 Workforce Board
became a consistent state and national award winner for innovation and performance.
5. Mrs. Thompson's contributions to the economic vitality of our communities, throughout
her 34 year career in workforce development programs and services are immeasurable. Due to
the untiring dedication of Gwenda Thompson to St. Lucie County, this Board believes that a
tribute should be given in her honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in a meeting assembled this 21st day of April 21,
2015, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, does hereby honor Gwenda
Thompson for her many contributions to St. Lucie County by dedicating and naming the St. Lucie
County Logistics Center building at 3855 South US 1 in Fort Pierce as the "Gwenda Thompson
Trades Career Center" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby recognize and appreciate the passion and leadership
of Gwenda Thompson in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 21St day of April 2015.
ATTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ST. LUCIE COUN , F O A
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RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GWENDA THOMPSON FOR HER MANY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
ECONOMIC VITALITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT HER 34 YEAR CAREER IN
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made
the following determinations:
1. Gwenda Thompson was a Floridian, born in Vero Beach, educated in St. Lucie County
schools and a graduate of Indian River Community College and Florida Atlantic University with
high honors from the College of Education. Gwenda married Scott Thompson in 1967.
2. Through Mrs. Thompson's leadership as the President/CEO of the Workforce
Development Board, millions of dollars in grant funding in addition to allocated workforce
funding, was brought to our region to form innovative partnerships and successful initiatives to
grow businesses, create jobs and assist individuals in our communities to become self-
sufficient, productive citizens.
3. The Green Collar Task Force and the Logistics Center came to fruition as a result of Mrs.
Thompson's vision, dedication and hard work. The Green Collar Task Force is a shining example
of the results of the many grant acquisitions Mrs. Thompson was responsible for creating,
coordinating and overseeing.
4. Under Mrs. Thompson's leadership as President/CEO, the Region 20 Workforce Board
became a consistent state and national award winner for innovation and performance.
5. Mrs. Thompson's contributions to the economic vitality of our communities,
throughout her 34 year career in workforce development programs and services are
immeasurable. Gwenda Thompson retired in 2010 after a diagnosis of cancer and passed away
on September 2, 2014. Due to the untiring dedication of Gwenda Thompson to St. Lucie
County, this Board believes that a tribute should be given in her honor.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in a meeting assembled this 21st day of April 21,
2015, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, does hereby honor
Gwenda Thompson for her many contributions to St. Lucie County by dedicating and naming
the St. Lucie County Logistics Center building at 3855 South US 1 in Fort Pierce as the "Gwenda
Thompson Trades Career Center" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida that this Board does hereby recognize and appreciate the passion and
leadership of Gwenda Thompson in St. Lucie County, Florida. - &Arm
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 21St day of April 2015.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY -FCOMMISSIONERS
J ST. LUCIE CO ,NTYLORID
BY: /
DEPUTY K CHAT
APPROVED AS ND CORRECTNESS
COUNTY ATTORNEY
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