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. RESOLUTION NO. 2007 - 195.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
COMMENDING DR. RANDY SMITH
FOR EXEMPLARY EFFORTS TO ENHANCE THE WATERSHEDS
IN AND AROUND THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, in 1998, Dr. Smith retired from medicine and turned his attention, enthusiasm and
efforts toward community and environmental issues joining the Rotary Club of Redding and its
Environmental Committee; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, Dr. Smith initiated a campaign to eradicate Arundo, a fast-growing, non-
native plant, similar to bamboo, which was introduced in the 1960s as erosion control but now chokes local
streams and other waterways around the north state; and
WHEREAS, the Arundo eradication campaign over the last few years has involved hundreds of
volunteers and thousands of hours to remove significant stands of the invasive weeds along the Stillwater
Creek, Calaboose Creek and Churn Creek among others; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Smith has contributed to the health of the natural environment through his
dedicated service on the City of Redding Planning Commission since May 2003, the Department ofFish
and Game's CalTIP Citizen's Review Board where he reviews cases of suspected poachers and polluters,
Mercy Foundation Board, and as a Horticulture Volunteer at Turtle Bay focusing on gardening and care
of the McConnell Arboretum & Gardens; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding
commends Randy Smith, a man respected and admired for his exemplary service, and for his commitment
and dedication to the betterment of our community's streams and waterways.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular
meeting of the Redding City Council ofthe City of Redding on the 16'h day of October, 2007, and was duly
adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Bosetti, Jones, Murray, Stegall, and Dickerson
None
None
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DICK DICKERSON, Mayor
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