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F.F RESOLUTION NO. 5244 A Resolution recognizing the dedication and accomplishments of Jim Langus in 18 years of public service as the top non-elected manager in the City of Everett. WHEREAS, Jim Langus was born and raised in the City of Everett, and has always maintained a passion for this community; and WHEREAS, as Chief Administrative Assistant, Jim Langus has served for 18 years as the top non-elected City official; and WHEREAS, Jim Langus first served the City of Everett under Mayor Bill Moore from October 24, 1979, to June 20, 1989, then returned to serve the City under Mayor Ed Hansen from January 3, 1994, to June 30, 2002, and now serves Mayor Frank Anderson; and WHEREAS, Jim Langus has worked diligently to support the smooth transition between mayors Hansen and Anderson; and WHEREAS, Jim Langus has announced that his last day at the City will be September 30, 2002; and WHEREAS, during his tenure with the City of Everett, Jim Langus has taken great care with his responsibilities on behalf of the City, shouldering complex work that represents the "nuts and bolts" of managing the City; and WHEREAS, in the process Jim Langus has contributed tens of thousands of hours to the City of Everett, its employees, residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, space is far too short to list his individual accomplishments, but BE IT KNOWN that in his distinguished career Jim Langus has become intimately familiar with every project and program within the City; and WHEREAS, Jim Langus regularly takes time and energy to credit others, but has never sought the limelight for himself. NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council and Mayor of the City of Everett that: