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RESOLUTION NO. 08-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE MIDPENINSULA REGIONAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
HONORING DAVID HANSEN
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIRMENT
WHEREAS, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District was created for the purpose of purchasing and
protecting in perpetuity a regional open space greenbelt on the San Francisco Peninsula, thereby preserving pristine
wilderness, wildlife habitat, and fragile ecosystems, and providing opportunities for ecologically sensitive public
enjoyment and education in the counties of San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz; and
WHEREAS, David Hansen as the District's Land Manager from 1982 to 1991 was in charge of the group
responsible for acquisition planning, maintenance, and operations of the District's open space preserves, thereby
ensuring the challenge of maintaining the delicate balance between keeping the lands unspoiled while providing
public access; and
WHEREAS, when David Hansen came to the District from Marin County Open Space District, he truthfully
recalled it was "essentially the same job as he did in Marin, but with the increased opportunity, responsibility, and
challenge he needed;" and
WHEREAS, dedicated to the District's goals, David Hansen was instrumental in establishing public
amenities at Skyline Ridge Open Space Preserve, solely undertaking the construction of a whole access trail built by
volunteers at a Skyline area preserve canopied by redwoods, and in kicking off the long-standing project for the
cleanup of the former Almaden Air Force Base atop Mt. Umunhum in Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, a project
which has still not been completed as of this day; and
WHEREAS, the cleanup of David Hansen's office at the District could be compared to the Mt. Umunhum
cleanup effort as "anything that went in to David's office never came out;" and
WHEREAS, in addition to managing the District preserves for the public's enjoyment, David Hansen had
his own fond appreciation for Picchetti Ranch Open Space Preserve and Rancho San Antonio Open Space Preserve,
celebrating many birthdays in this rustic backdrop and enjoying many a trail run at these respective locations; and
WHEREAS, originally from New Zealand, David Hansen inherently gained early exposure to the natural
world and it has made a lasting impression as he has continued to be a wonderful supporter of open space protection
and programs, and a big advocate of trails demonstrated by his efforts in the Ridge Trail Project, a co-founder of the
Trail Center, and as a former member of the Board of Directors of Whole Access; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Midpeninsula Regional Open
Space District does he offer its sincere gratitude and appreciation to David Hansen for his life-long commitment
and dedication to open space preservation, and providing trails and public access, and further offer heartfelt wishes
for equal success in his retirement.
Adopted by the Board of Directors
February 27,2008