Title
Resolution in Recognition of James "Pete" Peterson
Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
To approve the resolution in recognition of Assistant City Manager James "Pete" Peterson.
Discussion:
To approve the resolution in recognition of Assistant City Manager James "Pete" Peterson.
Impact:
Recommendation:
Rec
To approve the resolution in recognition of Assistant City Manager James "Pete" Peterson.
Body
WHEREAS, James Arthur “Pete” Peterson was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and has been a resident of Virginia since 1975;
WHEREAS, he is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting;
WHEREAS, he was commissioned in the Army Reserve and served as Field Artillery Officer for eight years, resigning his Army Commission at the rank of Captain;
WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson was a practicing Certified Public Account (CPA) and Audit Manager with the International CPA firm of Coopers and Lybrand for thirteen years;
WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson began his employment with the City of Hampton on February 1, 1984, as the Finance Director and the Treasurer and Administrator of the Hampton Employees’ Retirement System;
WHEREAS, he was promoted to Assistant City Manager in July 2003 and served until the present;
WHEREAS, in his capacity as Assistant City Manager, he participated in the development and implementation of the City’s six Master Plans and has served as Staff Liaison for several regional organizations associated with the City;
WHEREAS, he has served on numerous Boards, Commissions and Committees, including the Finance Committee; the Neighborhood Commission; the Debt Set-Off Review Panel; the Virginia Air and Space Center Board; the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership Board; the Coliseum Central Business Improvement District Board; the H2O Community Development Authority; the Peninsula Town Center Community Development Authority; the Norfolk State Foundation Board; the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters Board and the Norfolk Community Hospital Board;
WHEREAS, he served as the Treasurer of the Fort Monroe Authority and served on the City of Hampton Planning Commission, the Greater Peninsula Workforce Development Consortium Management Committee, the Hampton Tourism Advisory Committee and the Town and Gown Committee;
WHEREAS, he received an award from the Hampton Employees’ Retirement System in appreciation of thirty-four years of outstanding and dedicated service as a Board Member;
WHEREAS, Mr. Peterson is married to Dianne Peterson;
WHEREAS, they are the proud parents of three sons: James II, Corey and Jared; one daughter: Brittany; grandparents of one grandchild: Francine; and daughter-in-law: Denise; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2018, Mr. Peterson will retire from the City of Hampton.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Hampton, Virginia, that James Arthur “Pete” Peterson be, and hereby is, recognized and commended for his commitment to the Hampton City Council and the citizens of the City of Hampton.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the June 13, 2018, City Council meeting of the City of Hampton, Virginia, and that an appropriate copy be signed by the Mayor, attested by the Clerk, and presented to James Arthur “Pete” Peterson.