HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-100-11/21/2023-EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY JOHN DUVAL FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THRESOLUTION 2023-100
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY JOHN DUVAL FOR HIS
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CITY AND THE COMMUNITY
WHEREAS,John Duval first joined the City Attorney’s Office of the City of Fort Collins
in 1989,and served the City twelve years,rising to the position of Deputy City Attorney,before
being named the City Attorney for the City of Loveland in 2001;and
WHEREAS,after 13 years of service to the City of Loveland as its City Attorney,Duval
rejoined the Fort Collins City Attorney’s Office in March 2014,and was once again named Deputy
City Attorney shortly thereafter;and
WHEREAS,Duval attended Colorado State University and then obtained a law degree
from Texas Tech University,after which he began his law career in private practice in Fort Collins;
and
WHEREAS,throughout his time working for the City,Duval represented the full range of
City service areas and officials,and developed detailed expertise and skill as an advisor to and
advocate for the City organization;and
WHEREAS,Duval has handled many significant legal matters for the City and played an
important role in the City organization,as steadfast,reliable and attentive legal counsel,navigating
intricate and difficult issues thoughtfully,attentively and with the best interests of the community
in mind;and
WHEREAS,as one of the City’s most dedicated public servants,Duval’s encyclopedic
knowledge of municipal law,his singular ability to render actionable advice from complex facts
and conflicting authorities,and to balance multiple competing perspectives and issues,have
embodied the highest standards of his profession;and
WHEREAS,after his many years with the City organization,Duval on November 17,2023,
embarked upon a well-deserved retirement;and
WHEREAS,in light of the foregoing,the Council desires to express its appreciation and
admiration for Duval through the adoption of this Resolution.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the City expresses its sincere appreciation,respect and admiration to Deputy City
Attorney Duval for his service and contributions to the community and City organization as
Deputy City Attorney,and for the many ways he has served Fort Collins.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins this 21st
day of November,2023.e
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