WHEREAS, Joan is one of the 14 children born to Tom and Mary Leonard; and
WHEREAS, She is a lifelong resident of Philadelphia, was born and raised in Fairmount and attended Saint Francis Xavier Elementary School, John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School and graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting; and
WHEREAS, She began her career with the City in 1973, in the Public Health Department where she worked in the Financial Section for 12 years, preparing program budgets for drug and alcohol abuse programs; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, Joan moved to the Department of Public Property into a financial technical position. During her years of service she managed the department at the highest executive level including the Facilities Management, Building Services Division, Communication Division, General Support and Real Estate Division; and
WHEREAS, She was appointed Commissioner of Public Property by Mayor John Street in 2004, and has continued as Commissioner under Mayor Michael Nutter; and
WHEREAS, Joan has served as a member on the following boards, The City of Philadelphia Historical Commission, The Commission for Parks & Recreation, The Art Commission, The Interstate Land Management Corporation and The Philadelphia Public Access Corporation; and
WHEREAS, She is pragmatic, straight talking with excellent people skills and has a full understanding of the internal working of city government. She has a knack for problem solving and possesses a warm personality. These combined characteristics have led her to a successful career in city government; and
WHEREAS, Joan enjoys music, travel, dining out and fine wines, and most importantly she is an avid Flyers and Phillies fan. In fact, she has been a Flyers fan since the team was formed in the City; and
WHEREAS, She is looking forward to having more time to spend with her husband Fran, pursuing their mutual interests; now therefore
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Recognizes and commends Joan M. Schlotterbeck upon her retirement as Commissioner of the Department of Public Property and recognizes her many years of dedicated service and love for her City. We wish her the best in her retirement.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this resolution be presented to Commissioner Schlotterbeck as evidence of the sincere sentiments of this legislative body.
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