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COUNTY OF BUTTE; STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. 03-063
RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF DON RINKER
UPON RETIREMENT FROM GENERAL SERVICES, CENTRAL STOREROOM,
COUNTY OF BUTTE
WHEREAS, Don Rinker, Supervising Storekeeper, announced his retirement as of
April 11, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Don Rinker began his career with the County of Butte on April 9, 1971, as
Bookmobile Driver working for the Library; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 1982, Don accepted the position of Stock Clerk in Central
Stores. On June 27, 1987, Don was promoted to Storekeeper in Central Stores. Don's position
was reclassified as Supervising Storekeeper in Central Stores on April 12, 1991, where he has
served Butte County for the past twelve years; and
WHEREAS, Don Rinker has been a hard working, conscientious County employee for
thirty-two years first as a Bookmobile Driver for the Library and finally as the Supervising
Storekeeper for the Central Storeroom where he was required to be thoroughly familiar with
supervisory, training and inventory skills as well as maintaining current knowledge of the United
States Postal Services rules and regulations; and
WHEREAS, Don Rinker has successfully supervised and trained volunteer employees
through the General Assistance, Private Industry Council, Sheriff's Work Alternative Program
and the Court Work Referral program. These volunteers have helped Don and his staff to
process the outgoing mail for Butte County. Under Don's tutelage, numerous such volunteers
received valuable basic working skills which they were able to use when they successfully
transitioned to positions in the private sector or in other government agencies. Don has
diligently worked in the best interest of Butte County for many years, earning the respect of his
fellow employees and others involved in Central Storeroom activities in Butte County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors wishes to
express to Don Rinker sincere appreciation for his many years of dedication and service to Butte
County, and further, wishes him well on his retirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 22°d day of
April 2003 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Houx, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Beeler
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
R. J. BEELER, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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