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204 <br /> <br /> had shown the way to get things done and the way to find the best <br /> for Pleasanton regionally. He was glad that Ms. Mohr was remaining <br /> on the Council. He would really miss Ken. He thanked all of his <br /> supporters, as well as his family. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer presented Mr. Butler a commendation on behalf of <br /> the City. <br /> <br /> Mayor Mercer began by congratulating Mr. Butler for his <br /> integrity and honesty as a Councilmember and he would be missed in <br /> Pleasanton politics. Mr. Butler deserved all of the recognition <br /> and praise that he has received. Mr. Butler was the fair and <br /> honest leader of this City Council. Mr. Mercer thanked Ms. Mohr <br /> for her efforts on the Council and in the non-profit arena which <br /> has helped make Pleasanton what it is today. Mr. Mercer felt that <br /> Ms. Mohr had been the conscience of the Council. He thanked City <br /> staff as well. He also thanked all of the Commissioners, committee <br /> members and volunteers that he had the chance to work with. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mercer was leaving office with some hesitation because the <br /> community has gone from a very positive, high citizen participatory <br /> community to a negative, not as involved community. The change has <br /> been gradual and not always in the best interest of the entire <br /> City. He believed that Pleasanton politics have moved into the <br /> modern era. The new City Council has the responsibility to involve <br /> all types of people with varying opinions even those that may <br /> differ. It also has the responsibility of the entire community, <br /> not just to those who voted for each individual. He received more <br /> than he put into this City. It was an honor to represent this City <br /> and he will be grateful to all citizens for allowing him to do so. <br /> Mayor Mercer concluded by thanking his wife and children. <br /> <br /> Mr. Tarver presented a commendation to Mayor Mercer. Mr. <br /> Tarver commented that the community owes both Mr. Mercer and Mr. <br /> Butler a debt of gratitude for 30 years of service. He believed <br /> that the newspapers should run a Sunday special that covered all of <br /> their contributions. He then listed all accomplishments that were <br /> done while the two served on Council. He thanked both members. <br /> <br /> Ms. Mohr stated that she was going to miss Mr. Butler and Mr. <br /> Mercer very much. <br /> <br /> Ms. Scribner also stated that she was going to miss Mr. Butler <br /> and Mr. Mercer but felt confident that both would remain active in <br /> the City. <br /> <br /> 12/1/92 2 <br /> <br /> <br />