HomeMy WebLinkAbout047 Kilian2 Proclamation - Word - 12.03.2008PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the city of Cupertino wishes to express its appreciation to Charles “Chuck” Kilian, who has “enlivened” the city attorney’s office for a length of time approaching, but not
to exceed, four decades; and
WHEREAS, Chuck’s ability to find humor in everything related to the law, local government, elected officials and bar names has served as an inspiration to all who have worked with him;
and
WHEREAS, Chuck approaches every project and challenge with the same disposition, “They must be punished”, and
WHEREAS, Chuck is very capable of thinking deep, serious thoughts on such age-old philosophical questions as How Long is a Piece of String?; and
WHEREAS, in 38 years, Chuck never saw a continuance that he didn’t like; and
WHEREAS, Chuck served as the Golf Attorney for the infamous Quinlan Golf Classic for “No Recovery, No Fee”; and
WHEREAS, no one has successfully kept up with Chuck’s racing mind, finding that once they’ve grasped his thought, he is miles ahead on another idea, or endlessly reconsidering previous
decisions as demonstrated by his most famous case involving a bathroom window.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the employees of the City of Cupertino, do hereby acknowledge that we will sorely miss
CHUCK KILIAN
as the guy with the wry grin, irascible charm and rapier wit, who has brought us so much laughter and genuine insight into what we should be laughing about…and we honor his service and
friendship.