HomeMy Public PortalAboutR2532R E S O L U T I O N NO. 2532
WHEREAS, Charles M. Etwert has faithfully served The
Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District from June 30, 1980, to his retirement as
Acting Executive Director effective October 1, 2003, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Etwert's tireless energy, dedication and loyalty
have contributed to the development and progress of the District and to the
public which it serves;
WHEREAS, Mr. Etwert began his career with the District as
Director of Engineering, and held the positions of Director of Operations,
Managing Director, Chief Operations Officer, and Assistant Executive Director,
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Etwert was instrumental in the implementation of
the District's Sewer Separation Program to alleviate chronic basement backups
due to rain events, and the District's program to assist customers who
experienced basement backups caused by sewer system overcharging, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Etwert was instrumental in the implementation of
the District's Customer Service Initiatives, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Etwert's numerous honors and distinctions
include, but are not limited to:
1992-2001 -- served as Vice Chair, Facilities Financing
Committee for the Association of Metropolitan
Sewerage Agencies (AMSA).
1997 -- received the Association of Metropolitan
Sewerage Agencies (AMSA) President's Award for
developing the Association's 1995 staffing,
salary and benefits report.
1997 -- named to the University of Missouri-Rolla
Academy of Civil Engineers.
1999-2000 -- Chosen to participate in the FOCUS St. Louis
Leadership St. Louis Program, and
WHEREAS, it can truthfully be said that Mr. Etwert was the "glue"
that held the District together during difficult times,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 Charles M. Etwert for his 23 years of exemplary service.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
THAT, a copy of this expression be presented to Charles M. Etwert.
The foregoing Resolution was adopted October 9, 2003.