Milpitas, CA (December 4) -- Milpitas Mayor Bob Livengood, in his remarks during his retirement celebration the other day at theDave & Buster's in the Great Mall, said for 35 years, his secret of making a difference in his community involvement in the city is hard work. He equally recognized the hard work displayed by all the city employees, city staff, firemen, policemen, city commissioners, community leaders, business leaders, and city residents for helping make Milpitas a premiere city.
He served the city for more than three decades in various capacities as community volunteer, mayor, vice mayor, city councilmember, commissioner, and an involved citizen of Milpitas.
Praising his mentor, Councilmember Armando Gomez said, "... he is an exceptional steward for the city and many are grateful to him for all he has done."
For her part, Councilmember Debbie Giordano, a classmate of Livengood in Ayer High School, recalled that even as early as his high school days, Livengood was already a leader being the Student Body President, among others.
Board of Education President Marsha Grilli announced that Livengood will be recognized by the Milpitas Unified School Disrict as a Hall of Famer.
After stating that Livengood touched so many people in his politcal career, City Manager Tom Williams presented a short video chronicling Livengood's years in office.
The City Council Resolution, duly signed by the councilmembers, the Chief of Police, and The Fire Chief was presented by Vice Mayor Pete "Primo" McHugh serving as the emcee while Alex Kobayashi presented a framed State Senate Resolution from Senator Ellen Corbett.
His retirement celebration was attended by San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, former Milpitas Mayors Henry Manayan and Denny Weisgerber, former Councilmembers Jim Lawson and Pat Amoroso, Board Education President Marsha Grilli, policemen, firemen, community leaders, business leaders, council members, education board members, city commissioners, city employees, other elected officials, and Mayor-Elect Jose Esteves, among others.
Mayor Livengood's last day of office will be on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. On that same day, his successor will be installed at the City Hall's Chamber as the new mayor in the person of former mayor and Mayor-Elect Jose Esteves.
