HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-211Resolution No. 19-211
WHEREAS, the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby recognizes Becky Callas for her 35 years ofdedicated
public service, including 20 years of service to the residents of Butte County as an employee of the Butte County Sheriffs
Office; and
WHEREAS, BeckvCa|tmsbenamhercareerofpub|icsem/icain19Q4whemshewasappmimtedbmbeapnhcemffiner
with the Aspen Colorado Police Department, serving as e patrol officer, a field training officer and a DUI enforcement
instructor. Then, promoted toPatrol Sergeant imJuly 1989 and tmAssistant Chief oƒPolice in2994.While working full-time
as a Uavv enforcement officer and raising two daughters, Becky pursued and obtained o Master's Degree in Public
Administration from the University ofColorado, from 19,90to1,993; and
WHEREAS, Becky Callas moved back to, her beloved State of California in May 1998 and worked for the Chico
Police Department for 15months asaCommunity Services Officer. Then |m1989,Becky took aposition asanAnalyst with
Butte County Superior Court; and
WHEREAS, Becky Callas, was hired by the Butte County Sheriffs Office in February 2001, ultimately promoting to
the position ofFiscal Manager. During hertenure at the Sheriffs Office, Becky was instrumental in consolidating numerous
accounting and business functions into a single unit, m/hluh greatly enhanced operational efficiency and improved
numerous business processes. Following the tragic loss of Lt. Lorry Estes and Deputy VWNUenm Hunter, Becky was the
primary survivor benefits coordinator for families of those fallen deputies and assisted in managing the construction of
the memorial garden built imtheir honor. Asa result ofher professionalism and expertise, Becky was recognized as the
Financiail Manager of the Year by the California State Sheriffs' Association in, 2008. Becky worked with General Services on
the electronic purchasing module, pilot �roject and joined the county Logistics Team for assignment during emergencies
and disasters. Becky managed and coordinated multiple remodel and systems improvement projects tufurther the
mm|ss|onofthe Sheriffs Office; and
WHEREAS, after 35 year career in puWic safety, which she loved and continually showed the highest levels of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby express their deep
appreciation for the unselfish dedication and devotion given by Becky Callas during her career with the Butte County
Sherifrs Office.
vote
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 25th day of June, 2019, by the following
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Lucero, Ritter, Teeter, and Chair Lambert
NOES:
ABSENT:
NOT VOTING:
Steve Larnbeair
Butte Cok rPoard of Supervisors
ATTEST:
Shari McCracken, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Bgar4 of Supervisors