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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: The quality of life in a community is enhanced by the commitment and willingness of an
employee to give of his or her time and talents during employment; and,
WHEREAS: Karen V. Norton began her career path with a diverse background in bookkeeping
experience and payroll responsibilities for the Walther E. Fernald State School in Waltham and retail
stores in Watertown; and,
WHEREAS: Ms. Norton's tenure with the Town of Watertown includes being appointed by Town
Manager Rodney H. Irwin on August 1, 1988 as a Principal Clerk & Typist in the Office of the
Treasurer/Collector. Ms. Norton was quickly recommended by Town Treasurer/Collector of Taxes
Michael J. Driscoll, to be promoted and appointed to Principal Account Clerk on
December 21, 1989; and,
WHEREAS: On November 4, 2013, Ms. Norton was promoted and appointed by Town Manager
Michael J. Driscoll to the position of Assistant Treasurer/Collector. Karen is admired by all she meets for
her professional manner, dedication and extraordinary efforts in the discharge of her duties with other
Town Departments and as a representative to the various banking and financial institutions; and;
WHEREAS: Karen is devoted to her beloved family and is respected for the care she gives to them and
her community as a proud -lifelong Watertown resident; and,
WHEREAS: Karen is an active member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, serving as past
Hospitality Room Manager at National Conferences catering to over 200 members at a time; and served
as past Exalted Ruler and District Deputy of the BPOE, honorable members are also known as the
"Best People on Earth;" and;
WHEREAS: Karen enjoys reading in her leisure time, travelling the country - especially enjoying her
annual trip to Florida - and spending quality time with friends;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of
Watertown does hereby express its profound gratitude and appreciation to Karen V. Norton for her many
years of service and dedication to the citizens of Watertown and wishes her continued health and
happiness upon her retirement and hereby proclaim:
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
KAREN V. NORTON DAY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have
Hereunto set our hand and caused the
Great Seal of the Town of Watertown
To be affixed on this 20th day of September 2017
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Mark S. Sideris
Town Council President