Item 3B. Special Matters: Resolution of Appreciation to Howard Koolick
Superintendent's Recommendation:
MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 26-01; A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO HOWARD KOOLICK UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT.
Background:
Howard Koolick began his career with the Park District on January 15, 1997, when he was hired as the Finance Manager. Through some organizational restructure and promotion, he became the Director of Finance and our Chief Financial Officer on June 1, 2006.
Over Howard’s almost 30 years, he has been critical and instrumental in building, implementing and managing secure and sound financial management. This is evident in the Park District’s securing a AAA bond rating and receiving the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the past 36 years.
Over Howard’s career it is difficult to know how many millions of dollars he has secured through bond issuances, but it can be seen in the wonderful capital improvements we have been able to accomplish.
In addition to securing the funding, Howard has also been the eyes of the organization as our Risk Management guru looking for potential hazards.
One of Howard’s greatest traits is his ability to build relationships. Howard is well-loved District-wide and has had a great relationship with the Board. His honesty, his ability to describe difficult things easily, and his great sense of humor have made him a joy to work with.
While Howard began his retirement in June, he will be fully retired at the end of February. We wish him and his family all the best in his “full” retirement.
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