Diane Day (Carto Services/DPW)

Day received kudos for her excellent work on an evidence display for the DA’s office.

“I just wanted to compliment Diane Day on some displays she created for an attempted murder trial.  She constructed them perfectly; they looked amazing and worked out great.  She was very friendly and patiently explained what information she needed in order to create her masterpieces.  I want to thank Carto for all the great work you produce for us here in El Cajon.”

Marilyn Thompson (Children Services/HHSA)

Thompson received a very nice thank you from a grateful mother.

“I didn’t even get through the door before he started saying ‘Guess what I did at therapy today!’  Thanks for believing in him and trying new things with him.  Coming to the Vista MTU has been pleasant and refreshing after years of therapy.  He loves coming to see you.  He asks me ‘where am I going today?’ I tell him that after school he is going to therapy to see Marilyn – what does he say? Yeaaaaaaahhhhh!!  Seriously, thank you.  Who would have known that he would cry when he didn’t have therapy?”

Matthew Messmer and staff of the Southeast Family Resource Center (HHSA)

The center received a letter of appreciation from one of the Welfare to Work customers who was assigned to their office for the WEX (Work Experience) Program.

“As a welfare client I had no idea how each and every worker works so hard on each case.  I now have a better appreciation for my welfare benefits.  At your office there are so many dedicated people.  Mr. Messmer and all of the staff are very professional and kind.  I have seen first hand how patient and attentive they to their clients.”

Chrystyne Curry (Special Education/HHSA)

Curry worked diligently with a family to find the right combination of services to benefit a child.    

“I will be forever grateful to you for the role you played in our child’s life.  It is nothing short of a miracle to see how far our child has come.  We have been so blessed by the people who have touched our lives and crossed our paths.”

Thankful recognition for the County Library

An appreciative comment about a parenting class at the Lincoln Acres Branch Library, asking for more parenting classes “because as a parent it’s very important to be a better person.”

A comment by a patron who attended a program at the Encinitas Library on art for the non-artist:  “This program has opened my eyes to a new world.”

A mom responding to “Baby and Me” Story time at 4S Ranch Library:  “My baby and I are making new friends.”

Joan Swanson (DEH/Hazardous Materials)

Swanson “is fast, efficient, customer friendly and informative in her communications.”

“Kudos to Joan Swanson - Joan is consistently educating the business community about County/State regulations in a professional and cooperative role.  For many companies she is their first contact with the DEH and Joan does a fine job representing your department.  Joan is patient and instructional.  It is apparent she cares about her job and the regulated community.”

Todd McCracken (ARCC/Property)

McCracken “is the kind of public servant that is needed at every level of government.”     

“Todd did an excellent job explaining things that I didn’t quite understand regarding my property tax assessment.  He was friendly and not degrading or defensive, a man who did his job quite well.  If there were more men like Todd, the government would likely save a lot of time and money because people would be helped to comprehend what is sometimes incomprehensible.”

Michael Johnson (DEH/Vector Control)

Johnson “is a GREAT employee.”

“He was informative, pleasant and prompt.  We were impressed how professional he was and how he seemed to really care about our situation.  He talked to a few of our neighbors and patiently repeated all he’d just told us and proceeded to answer every question we all had.  All these things should be standard, but you and I both know, that just isn’t the case in today’s world.  We wanted you to know how much we appreciated Michael Johnson.”

Richard Delgado (DPW/Roads)

Delgado was praised by an East County resident for following up on the road surface and shoulder berm work that he requested.

“I wanted to bring to the Board’s attention the outstanding work of those in the Department of Public Works, Transportation Division.  Specifically, I want to commend Richard Delgado.  Richard called me on several occasions giving me unsolicited updates on the progress of their work and ensuring the work met my expectations.  I really appreciate this level of response and professionalism from the County.”

Dr. David Kellum and his staff (Entomology/AWM)

They received several letters of appreciation for making this year’s Quail Botanical Gardens Insect Fair “the best ever!”

“What a great Insect Festival! Thank you for all your support, resources, expertise and most of all your presence. We couldn’t do this without you.You and your staff are a wonderful and I hope the Insect Festival endures forever."

“On behalf of Quail Botanical Gardens I wish to thank the County of San Diego’s Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures for helping us stage the most well attended Insect Fair to date.The County’s contribution of staff, volunteers, resources and contacts was crucial to the success of this event, which we estimate was enjoyed by over 6,000 people."

Craig Abernethy (HCD; Retired August 2009)

Abernethy was thanked by one of his clients.

“I heard you were retiring and I want to let you know you will be greatly missed.  I want to thank you for all your wonderful understanding and for being so kind.  This world could use a lot more people like you in it.  I wish you the best in every thing – today, tomorrow and always.  Enjoy your retirement!”

Judy Gervais (AWM)

Gervais was honored by the Agricultural Commissioner for her “efforts in locating and securing an adequate facility for County business and saving the departments a significant amount of money.”

“Judy assisted AWM and the Farm & Home Advisor in moving from their leased facility in San Marcos to County-owned space that had been vacated by DPLU. Both departments were able to down-size their previous space needs with a better configuration in a newer building. Now they only pay operating costs to the County because the County owns the building."