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°m I 'city of LSI Parte Pu%lic Wor6 Department <br />Estaklisked 1892 Providing essential public services to the citizens of ILa Porte in <br />the most efficient and cost effective manner possible. <br />�`E3CA� <br />Recognition of Service- Curtis Herrod <br />Devoted to Public Service. That simple statement sums up the career of Curtis Herrod <br />with the City of La Porte. Curtis began his 36 year career with the City in September of 1983 as <br />a Utility Crew Leader. He was promoted in 1986 to Superintendent of Utilities. His commitment <br />to improve operations in the divisions of Wastewater Treatment, Wastewater Collection, Water <br />Distribution and Water Production is evident today. <br />Curtis was his own worst critic... Never completely satisfied with the way things were. He <br />was always striving for improvements. Curtis was involved in drafting multiple policies and <br />development of operational procedures. He served for many years on the Site Plan review <br />committee, assisting hundreds of local developments in planning for water and sewer service. <br />He instituted many programs to keep up with regulatory requirements at the State and Federal <br />level. He was instrumental in developing La Porte's Industrial Waste Program. He spent many <br />hours away from home managing our utility recovery efforts following Hurricanes Alicia and Ike. <br />His customer service skills were apparent. He always answered his phone with "How can I help <br />you?" <br />Curtis' management style was down to earth. He was always there to offer his advice. <br />During his tenure at the City he has been a mentor for many employees. Some of which did not <br />wish to hear what he had to say, but he mentored them just the same. Curtis was well-known <br />throughout Public Works for being a great story -teller and having an amazing sense of humor. <br />Curtis was a consummate Public Works professional, teaching us all that patience and <br />dedication was very important with every challenge we encountered. Curtis Herrod has earned <br />the respect of all of his co-workers and is recognized today for all he has given for the growth of <br />the City, Public Works and the Utility Department. We wish him all the best in his retirement. <br />2963 N.2.3rd St. ■ La Porte, Texas 77571 ■ (2.81)471-9650 ■ www.laportetx.gov <br />