Greeley City Council was put on hold for
a brief moment this week as Mayor Tom Norton gave an emotional speech saying
farewell to one of Greeley’s finest employees.
Timothy Nash, Greeley’s Financial
Director, who has been working for the city nearly 30 years, is transferring to
Encinitas, Calif., which is about 25 miles north of San Diego, where he will
bring his many talents as financial director to the city. Nash resigned from
the city of Greeley to accept the new job on the west coast, and although he
calls the leave bittersweet, he admits to being very excited about the move and
being closer to his mother and siblings.
“This was an incredible career,” Nash said.
“I’ve worked with tremendous city councils,” and proceeds to call other
employees of the city his family.
With several awards of financial success
tucked under his belt, he accepted his gift from the city council that read, “[Because
of you] we are a better organization and you will be missed.” Inside was a
bottle of wine that he said he will enjoy on the beach.
“His service is worthy of special
notice,” said Norton. “And his smiling face will be missed by all.”
Councilmember Sandi Elder wiped away
tears as they all shared their last laughs with a man that they will remember
as one of Greeley’s hardest working and most reliable employees – and a friend.
“I’ve had one of the greatest pleasures
of my life for the last 30 years of working with our friend, Tim Nash,” said
councilmember, Charles Archibeque. “He’s probably the greatest employee that the
city of Greeley has ever had.”
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