2012/11/05 RESOLUTION HONORING JERRY T BLANCHARDHarnett
COUNTY
NORTH CAROLINA
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A RESOLUTION TO HONOR JERRY T. BLANCHARD
THAT WHEREAS, Jerry T. Blanchard first became employed with Harnett County as
Transportation Supervisor on February 1, 1985; that as a new County employee exhibited
attributes of trustworthiness, innovation, leadership and an exceptional work ethic; and quickly
gained the confidence of county management and governing body.
WHEREAS, because of his experience and level- headed, efficient and progressive
manner of performing his duties, he was given increasing responsibilities over the years and was
conferred the title of General Services Director in 2005.
WHEREAS, Jerry T. Blanchard has devoted himself to improving all the various
departments under his direction and caring out the projects entrusted to him in order to better
serve the citizens of Harnett County. Some of those are vehicle fleet management, establishment
of the first central purchasing /procurement system for Harnett County, Youth Services /One -on-
One /Restitution programs, HARTS Transportation, Solid Waste Department, Public Buildings,
and Animal Control.
WHEREAS, Jerry T. Blanchard during his nearly twenty -eight year tenure with Harnett
County, provided leadership and service through an era of tremendous growth and development
in Harnett County; that he always performed his duties with integrity and professionalism while
exhibiting tact, courtesy and fairness to citizens and to co- workers. He earned the admiration
and respect of others, demonstrated by low turnover and loyalty of the many long -time
employees in his departments.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Harnett County Commissioners that
Jerry T. Blanchard is hereby commended and honored on behalf of the citizens of Harnett
County for his exemplary service and contributions to the development of Harnett County as
General Services Director. The Board does hereby express its heartfelt appreciation to Jerry T.
Blanchard for his dedication and superb work, and it further gives its best wishes to Jerry and his
family in his retirement from government service.
Duly Adopted this the 5`h day of November, 2012.
HARNETT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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