Resolution 24156 recognizing Suzanne Wrenkowski 30 years
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Seeing no one coming forward on the WebEx, uh we will close public comment. We'll move on um to our resolution. Uh Mr. Clerk, would you please read the first resolution?
Yes, sir. Resolution number 24156, a resolution by the Board of County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, recognizing Suzanne Wrenkowski for 30 years of dedicated service to the Pasco Economic Development Council. Whereas Suzanne Ronkowski has been devoted to the Pasco Economic Development Council and its mission for her and vision for 30 years, demonstrating unwavering commitment and dedication to the enhancing the professional landscape of Pasco County since
beginning her career with them in 1994. And whereas over three decades, Suzanne has supported programs such as investor-related. Office management, budget, finance, and has played a pivotal role in the planning and execution of all major events for Pasco EDC, including the annual awards, Netfest, the Holiday Social, and many others. And whereas Suzanne has been the office go-to for all questions and keeps meticulous historical information,
documentation, record keeping, and Has served as a mentor to many team members over the years. And whereas since 1996, Pasco EDC has assisted companies through business expansions and relocations, resulting in nearly 3 billion in capital investment and over 21,000 new jobs in Pasco County. And whereas in 1980, Suzanne studied at Taylor Business Institute. In New Jersey, during which time she worked for an eye surgeon, Dr.
John Norris, as he was developing cataract surgery with Dr. James P. Gills. And whereas prior to joining the PASCO EDC, Suzanne worked for Pasco, uh, I'm sorry, for St. Leo University as a public affairs coordinator, where she completed her business coursework in 1993. And whereas Suzanne has been with her high school sweetheart, John Ronkowski, since 1975 and will be celebrating 43 years
of marriage together in September of this year. They have a son named Michael, a daughter named Lisa, and a grandson named Elliot. Suzanne and John enjoy spending time traveling and with family and friends. And whereas Suzanne's commitment to the betterment of Pasco County throughout her extensive career has not only bolstered economic development in Pasco County, but has been an inspiration to many and has shown true passion for her community. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of
County Commissioners of Pasco County, Florida, that said board hereby recognizes Suzanne Winkowski for her unwavering commitment to the positive economic growth of Pasco County by serving the Pasco Economic Development Council for the past thirty years. Dunham resolved in regular session with a foreign president voting the sixth day of August. 2024. Approval.
Second.
Motion is second. All in favor say aye. Aye. Motion pass 5-0. Welcome.
Thank you. I truly, truly appreciate that. I can't believe how time has flown by and I'm really not that old I don't think.
Started very
young. Well you're like some other people that were retiring, I think they still have a lot of time and effort to give for this county and appreciate all that you've done but We're welcome you to stay home. So
I was wondering to you've been there thirty years. It's not a retirement. I I just wasn't clear about that yet. So we're celebrating quite a career.
Yeah, that is great.
Mr. Chairman and and Commissioner thank you again for joining us and recognizing Suzanne. Um three decades is It's something you don't hear about anywhere these days. And uh um we love her, and we so happy that she has uh with us to celebrate um those accomplishments. But she is the go-to in our office, uh, not just from an office manager standpoint. There were two employees when she started, we're up to uh uh 13 now. I mean, so you
you know it's not easy. Um but she's she keeps us straight, she keeps me straight, which you know is a big difficult job. Uh and she's a friend to the people in our organization too. So um thank you again for for recognizing her and and sharing the love.
Mr. Wayball. Thank you, Chair. You know I first heard about it just with all the retirements we've had coming down the the pipeline recently and thought, oh Susan Texas. I'm not retiring. I'm not retiring. And I was like, oh fantastic. You know, great. We're just getting to honor and recognize you for your thirty years of service and like Bill said, people don't stay around in a in a workplace that long. So congratulations. We're glad you're with us and glad that you're uh going to keep hanging out for a little bit longer.
Same. I think uh I can't I c I don't think I could count how many emails I have um with your name on it. And it was Suzanne and I who worked on the um party for the at 4G Ranch that's now uh a big deal for um for the PE B C in the county. So Suzanne I'm glad you're not leaving. I'm sure they'd be devastated. Um but congratulations on such a long career. My hat's off to you. For staying in one place for so long. I've never done that. This is the longest job I've ever had.
Ms.
Yeager.
Well, congratulations on thirty years and also on forty three years of marriage. Both are huge accomplishments. And thank you for staying around and uh making Pasco amazing.
Okay. Mr. Mariano. Susan, I can't believe it's been so long. And uh from from what you've always been, you've always been that as they say, the go-to person every step of the way. And Bill, it makes your job and your team's job a lot easier when you got someone like her in that position, just taking care of things and making sure the I's are dotted, D's are crossed, and that that helps quite a bit. But uh I I wish I I'm glad you're standing. It's it's so cool that everybody was worried about the same thing. I was I is she retiring? So that that's a testament how great you are on what you're doing. So we we greatly appreciate you.
Well certainly thank thank you for all the time you spend here with the county. We're better because of people like yourself that spend that kind of time with the county. So it keeps us moving and keeps us closer to being premiered. So uh I was with my company fifty one years before I stepped away. And I've been here on my eighth year. So there's you got plenty of time left. So So thank you, Mr Chairman M We thank you for everything. Uh you have family members here with you too today
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Back as my husband is here.
All right. Have well have him come forward too. He can come up. Well we'll come down and uh take pictures and uh they're welcome to join us in those pictures.