Res. #16-025 - Est. the 2nd Tuesday of August (Primary Election Date) to be Longest Standing Election Judge, Mrs. Mary Ann Thill Day

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COUNTY OF ANOKA llllllmlmnrv�CITY OF CENTERVILLE WHEREAS, Mary Ann showed her political activism by devoting numerous hours of her personal time to being trained to serve in the capacity of election judge and serving on election y(s) even though she balanced her personal life of a husband, eight children, grandchildren and a gamut of other organizations that she devoted her time to; and WHEREAS, she served her community for 36 years; and WHEREAS, she took pride in being prompt, working until the polls were closed and all ballots were counted, well educated in the electoral processes and ensuring regulated methodologies were utilized in providing a fair and legal voting process for candidates and residents alike; and WHEREAS, Mary Ann found the most pleasure in serving in the capacity of Ballot Judge handing residents their ballot in exchange for a receipt, providing them with a secrecy cover and explaining voting procedures associated with marking their ballots. She also found pleasure in the potlucks held by judges for their lunches and dinners, tasting other's homemade treats and sharing recipes; and WHEREAS, she also found pleasure in the interaction with residents and other election judges telling stories and providing memories of her years of serving and changes that had been made throughout the years; and WHEREAS, Mary Ann desired to be an election judge for 2016, completed all required applications, was appointed by the City of Centerville in July and was informed that she had cancer. She remained optimistic that following surgery she would make a full recovery and have the ability to serve for the Primary Election. To her surprise, she did not mend as anticipated and she remained hopeful that she would be able to serve for the General Election; and WHEREAS, Mary Ann passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 9, 2016; and WHEREAS, to acknowledge Mary Ann's years of dedicated service. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Centerville will recognize Mrs. Mary Ann Thill each second Tuesday of August (Primary Election Day) as Mrs. Mary Ann Thill Day and be reminded of her selfless volunteerism and political activism. Rest in peace Mary Ann and know that elections are being well overseen in your absence. PASSED AND ADOPTED y the City of Centerville this 14th y of t, 2016. .......................... Actin , Jeff'Paar Attest: City, '1erk, ' eresa Bender