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Mark Neffendorf Day
June 9, 2015
WHEREAS, Tigard High School Principal Mark Neffendorf is retiring in June 2015,
contributing 36 years of dedicated service to the education and support of youth in
Oregon; and
WHEREAS, Mark's leadership has built a durable sense of community at Tigard
High School (THS)that buoyed staff, improved student achievement and expanded
opportunities for all students; and
j WHEREAS, The staff and student body described a significant number of large and
small ways that Mark's legacy strengthened THS and the community, including the
creation of Tiger Pride Academic Week dedicated to the importance of learning, a
Distinguished Alumni Recognition Program, a Junior Mentor Program that pairs
students with adults to help plan for their future, a diverse and supportive class
I structure that allows educators to support students and each other; and
WHEREAS, Mark's commitment to youth earned him Coach of the Year recognition
for the State of Oregon five times, two State Championships for Oregon State
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Basketball and statewide respect from students, colleagues and the community.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, John L. Cook, Mayor of the City of
Tigard, Oregon, do hereby proclaim June 9, 2015 as
MARK NEFFENDORF DAY
in Tigard, Oregon and urge all residents to join in recognizing the important role that
dedicated educators play in developing a great community for future generations. I
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Dated this G�t day of G{ 2015.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the
City of Tigard to be affixed.
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Jo L. Cook, Mayor
Cit"f Tigard
Attest:
City Recorder