HomeMy Public PortalAboutR2528RESOLUTION NO. 2528
WHEREAS, Bernard A. Rains has faithfully served The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from August 1, 1969, to his
retirement as Director of Environmental Compliance effective August 1,
2003, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rains’ tireless energy, dedication and loyalty
have contributed to the development and progress of the District and to
the public which it serves, and
WHEREAS, as Director of Environmental Compliance, Mr.
Rains managed the internal and external environmental compliance
activities of the District, and greatly contributed to the water quality and
environment of the St. Louis metropolitan region, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Rains’ numerous honors and distinctions
include, but are not limited to:
1984-85 – elected President of the Missouri Water Pollution
Control Association.
1986 – received the “Arthur Sidney Bedell” Award from the
Water Pollution Control Federation for extraordinary
personal service in the water pollution control field.
1988 – awarded Final Honors for excellence in scholarship
by the faculty of the Washington University School of
Technology and Information Management.
1988-92 – awarded recognition for outstanding service as
Director from Missouri by the Water Environment
Federation.
1999 – received the National First Place Award for an
outstanding Industrial Pretreatment Program from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency.
2003 – received a Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of
valuable contributions to the Water Resources Council and
the citizens of the St. Louis Metropolitan Region from the
East-West Gateway Coordinating Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS SEWER DISTRICT:
THAT, this Board on behalf of itself, the District and its
people, and the public it serves, herewith cites and expresses its greatest
appreciation to Bernard A. Rains for his 34 years of exemplary service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT, a copy of this expression be presented to Mr. Bernard
A. Rains.
The foregoing resolution was adopted August 14, 2003.