HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Commendation.pdfCITY OF SARATOGA
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
COMMENDING
DR. PHILLIP L. HARTLEY
WHEREAS, Dr. Phil Hartley is a native Californian; has been married to his wife, Donna for
39 years and they have a daughter, Stephanie, who is manager of the College of the Canyons Bookstore;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hartley has served five years as president, attending District Board meetings
that can last until the wee hours of the morning; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hartley was instrumental in building trust between the city of Saratoga and
West Valley College; and
WHEREAS, due to improved City relations, the West Valley-Mission Community College
District was able to pass the first bond measure in its history; and
WHEREAS, he has dedicated his life to improving people’s futures through his community
college career; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, enrollment at West Valley College has achieved the highest
level in at least seven years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hartley has expanded and initiated numerous international student/faculty
exchange programs with Brazil, Turkey, Kuwait, Egypt, and China; and
WHEREAS, West Valley College now hosts numerous events on campus such as the weekly
farmers market, use of soccer fields by high schools, and community events like Building Bridges; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hartley has been a leading member of the Saratoga community, serving on
Rotary and other community organizations; and
WHEREAS; he was instrumental in securing funding to construct a new math/science addition
and the Fox Technology Center; and
WHEREAS he has overseen the campus bookstore expansion which is the highest tax revenue
agency for the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED; that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does hereby
recognize and commends Dr. Phillip Hartley for his many years of service and for his dedication to the
Colleges, the District, and the community.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 20th day of May,
2009.
_______________________
Chuck Page, Mayor
City of Saratoga