Resolution No. 20-35 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
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A RESOLUTION THANKING MARGARET DOHERTY FOR 11 YEARS OF SERVICE AS STATE
REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE CITY OF TIGARD AND RESIDENTS FROM OREGON HOUSE
DISTRICT 35.
WHEREAS,Margaret Doherty will retire on January 10,2021, completing 11 years of outstanding service
to the City of Tigard, Oregon as its legislative representative from House District 35;and
WHEREAS,Representative Doherty has earned the admiration and respect of her fellow legislators and
administrators for her dedication, professionalism, sense of humor and hard work in the way she has
carried out her responsibilities as Tigard's State Representative since 2009; and
WHEREAS,Representative Doherty has been a skilled and effective hands-on legislator who consistently
focused on the needs of residents,businesses,educators and students and first responders with reliable
and responsive assistance;and
WHEREAS, One of Representative Doherty's most constant gifts has been her dedication to youth. Her
contributions as a volunteer with Tigard's Peer Court helped to alleviate some of the burden on an over-
loaded juvenile justice system while filling a gap in municipal service hungry for volunteers at every level.
Her steadfast encouragement of these youth helped them get back on track and foster a belief that one
lapse in judgment need not derail their future contributions to our community;and
WHEREAS, Representative Margaret Doherty's legislative position caps a lifetime of public service
choices. She began volunteering with the Tigard Public Library in 1999 and contributed more than 1,000
hours to the city. Her volunteer service also included complex work as a member of the city's Planning
Commission,and fun& friendly competition in the Mayor's Paddle Challenge from Cook Park,while
wearing a tiara. Her contributions have been widely divergent but always given with a deep and abiding
appreciation for her community;and
WHEREAS,Margaret has freely given her time and talents to many of the projects that have built Tigard.
She helped the City Council hire our City Manager by participating in the Assessment Center, she
petitioned Oregon's federal delegations to advocate for Southwest Corridor light rail study to alleviate
traffic and congestion through her district, she tirelessly advocated and shared her guidance for expanding
the city's workforce and economic development through the Hunziker Industrial Core,Tigard Street
Heritage Trail development, downtown Tigard festival support and grant funding, adding reporting
requirements for safe schools from acts of harassment, intimidation, bullying or cyberbullying and in our
schools,voted to expand the Oregon Department of Transportation's authority to allow cities like Tigard
the ability to designate speeds on highways within governing body's jurisdiction, achievements for
enhanced and expanded support for legislation that protects first responders;and
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WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council is honored to recognize and thank State Representative Margaret
Doherty for her advocacy and dedication to our community and for her adherence to the highest
standards of compassion,inclusion and equity-minded experiences among constituents in House District
35;and
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:
SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council, residents and city staff hereby commend Rep. Margaret
Doherty for her wise counsel, and patient advice,unmatched sense of humor,
kindness,and graciousness has enriched those who know her and have worked
with her,and for modeling the values and high standards that contribute to a
lifetime of successful public service.
SECTION 2: The City of Tigard Council and city staff congratulate Rep. Doherty upon the
occasion of her retirement from the State Legislature and extend warmest wishes
for an enjoyable and relaxing future.Although we would happily welcome her
volunteer service should retirement get boring.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This. .3 `� day of 2020.
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Jason B. Snider,Mayor
City of Tigard
ATTEST:
Carol A. Krager, City Recorddrr
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