HomeMy WebLinkAbout22-183RESOLUTION IN RECOGNITION OF GRANT HUNSICKER, DIRECTOR — DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES, UPON HIS
RETIREMENT FROM THE COUNTY OF BUTTE
WHEREAS, GrantHumsider, Director ofthe Department of Generai|Services, has announced his retirement
effective December 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, Grant began his career with the County |nJuly of2QD7asthe Property Manager within the County's
youngest department, the Department of General Sen/ices. With Graint'm extensive prior experience in real estate and
appraisal services, in addition to organizational management, Grant promoted to Assistant D�irec1orinJune of2OU9and
Director inMay of2Q11;and
WHEREAS, throughout his tenure in the Department of General Services, Grant's dedication has been steadfast
to serving the citizens of Butte County via the work produced by the Department of General Services which supports and
promotes other County Departments. Grant has crafted a nid refined the Department through countless changes to remain
aligned with its mission statement "to build a reputation of integrity, pride, professimna|ison, and reliability. We strive for
asafe and open work environment; and through effective planning, reduce risk, control cost and provide quality services
for all County Departments"; aind
WHEREAS, Grant served in the County Emergency Operations Center, Logistics Section through numerous
emergencies and remains dedicated to emergency preparedness and emergency nespnnse. Grant is passionate about
ensuring radio communications during disasters, leading him to obtaining his amateur radio license in 2013 and becoming
one of few amateurs in California to pass the EC'016, a required certification, course to be a qualified emergency
conmmunicatiomsmanager under the ARRLFollowing the 2018 Camp Fire, Grant worked with the Butte County Sheriffs
Office and Office of Emergency Management to create the County's Auxiliary Communication Service policy; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, Grant contributed to the formation of the Butte County Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT)|nconcert with the Butte County Sheriff sOffice. CERT, anational program managed bvFEMA, supports local
communities to form and train |ucei volunteer -based programs focused on self -preparedness and assisting their
communities with fire safety, medical response, search and rescue support, emergency communications and animal
control support. Grant continues toprovide leadership, training and promotion nfthe Butte County CERT program; and
WHEREAS, Grant has earned great respect amongst his staff for his model of leadership, his infectious energy,
ultimate integrity and' overall kind�ness. Grant strives to support continuous growth and improvement of his staff
inclividuallyand as a team, regulady providing for creative team building exercises, morale boosters, and mentorship, Staff
appreciate Grant's support recognizing and balancing work reqmirennemt5vvith their personal and family needs. In the
words mfhis staff "Grant was not always easy, but he has made each of us better." Grant will beforever known as the
master ofthe Goat Rodeo.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors hereby express its appreciation
for over 15 years of dedicated service.
PASSED AND ADOPTED bwtbeButte County Board ofSupen/isnsthis13*daymf December, 2O22,bvthefollowing
AYES: Supervisors Ritter, Kimmelshue, Teeter and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
Andy Pickett, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Boar pervisors
By:
Deputy A