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| The County gave Commissioner Robinson a classy, well-attended thank you celebration and send off today--I was honored to present him with a framed proclamation, a plaque, and a gift as our way of expressing the County's appreciation to Grover C. Robinson IV for his 12 years of public service to Escambia County |
This afternoon was an occasion to celebrate Grover Robinson's 12 years on the Escambia Board of County Commissioners as the District 4 Representative--and Escambia stepped up for the occasion.
The county staff did a superb job of organizing, planning, and putting on a nice goodbye party for one of our own that will be leaving after giving 12 years of service to this board. How classy, what a class act Escambia County is!
Grover was presented with a framed proclamation, a very nice plaque, and a parting gift as well as a nice celebration for friends, family, and other elected officials to attend.
Appetizers, beverages, and just an opportunity to say "Thank You" to a member that has given a significant portion of his life to this board in public service. That is the right thing to do.
Other boards locally that do nothing for their departing members beyond a small plaque should seek to emulate the County's method for honoring elected representatives that are leaving. It's appropriate, and it is classy.
In speaking with staff today, I was told "Yes, we do this for all of our commissioners that leave the board." "We provide food and beverages and a nice gift for the commissioner who is leaving--as a respectful gesture of thanks and gratitude."
How refreshing this perspective is compared to other organizations with which I have worked.
What a classy organization full of great people.
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| The County gave Commissioner Robinson a classy, well-attended thank you celebration and send off today--I was honored to present him with a framed proclamation, a plaque, and a gift as our way of expressing the County's appreciation to Grover for his 12 years of service to Escambia County |
As Grover himself said it today...."We are fortunate in Escambia County that we have the finest citizens working for us!" He is right!--
I can't say enough great things about this staff...professional, courteous, respectful, knowledgeable, and timely with information. What a great place to serve as an elected official. I am blessed to have the honor of serving here and I am thankful!
And we wish Grover much success in his new role as Mayor of the City of Pensacola as we say good bye to him--he's going to do a great job for the citizens!
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How wonderful, I will say Grover you look very happy to be leaving (smiling) In the days to come as Mayor of Pensacola, you will miss these *quiet times* on the BOCC (another smile) .. Thank you for your years of service to Escambia County..... and welcome to your new duties as Mayor of Pensacola, I know you will continue to serve to the best of your Abilities... Thank you for your dedication and service to this, OUR community!!!! Magi Berk
Thanks for finally writing about >"Escambia County: A Classy Organization that Says Farewell to Departing Members with Class"
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Well look at that..a hand shake at the end of the meeting and a 5-0. Perhaps it's time for civility to be restored and if one doesn't go on social media calling out the other like he's the good guy and all the others are the bad guys.. and followers and citizens called into the drama..then maybe there is hope after all.
Adjourned
Happy Thanksgiving
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