HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02 Recognizing Sam MametTOWN OF VAIL '
PROCLAMATION NO. 2, SERIES OF 2019
IN RECOGNITION OF SAM MAMET'S YEARS OF SERVICE
WITH THE COLORADO MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
WHEREAS, the Vail Town Council recognizes Sam Mamet, Executive Director of the
Colorado Municipal League, for his four decades of leadership, which began in 1979 and closes
at the end of March, 2019 -- his fortieth year of service, and;
WHEREAS, during this remarkable tenure Sam has exhibited unwavering dedication in
serving over 270 municipalities throughout Colorado, and;
WHEREAS, Sam's achievements with CML are far ranging, beginning his career as CML's
Intergovernmental Affairs Coordinator, leading CML advocacy at the State Capitol, and serving
the past 14 years as the League's Executive Director, and;
WHEREAS, Sam has, throughout his tenure, worked closely with the CML Executive Board
now consisting of 21 municipal elected and appointed officials, overseeing an organization that
consists of a talented staff of 13, and partnering with the 14 regional districts across the State of
Colorado, and;
WHEREAS, Sam has helped forge multiple partnerships around the State of Colorado, with
particular focus on advancing CML's Mission Statement and serving the municipal interest, and;
WHEREAS, Sam has been the true champion of advancing and protecting local control,
and;
WHEREAS, CML has been an invaluable organization to its membership by providing a
multitude of resources, training opportunities, conferences, advice, legislative advocacy, and
legal assistance, and;
WHEREAS, Sam has been instrumental in establishing CML's presence and participation at
the state and federal level; and
WHEREAS, Sam's qualities are about creating "bridges" across the State, a style that has
strengthened the CML organization as he is considered a good listener (and an even better
talker), a trusted mentor, a consensus builder, a strong collaborator, a pragmatic and
compassionate individual, a thoughtful leader, and a very skilled and accomplished leader with
the highest integrity at all times (and on rare occasion a demonstrated sense of humor), and;
WHEREAS all of these attributes, and many more, have carved out Sam's legacy with the
Colorado Municipal League and State of Colorado;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Vail Town Council proclaims our sincerest appreciation and
heartfelt thanks to Sam Mamet for his many years of service to municipal governments across
this wonderful State of Colorado, and hereby recognizes his remarkable career with the
Colorado Municipal League, the Town further acknowledges and holds in high esteem Sam
Mamet's leadership and contributions. Sam Mamet's distinguished service will be surely
missed, but his legacy will forever be entrenched in the heart and spirit of municipal
governments throughout Colorado. Thank you, Sam Mamet!
Dated this 19th
day of February, 2019.
Vail Town Council Attest:
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