Letter from Jack Brown in praise of county employees
This will publish in the "Voice of the People" section of the newspaper in the next couple of days, but thought it was worth a mention here too. It was sent to me this afternoon by Jack Brown, chairman of Stater Bros., who in recent weeks has talked about how the county's reputation for corruption makes it difficult for the rest of us. His words in praise of county employees are well said:
I am the son of a former San Bernardino County worker. My father spent his entire adult life serving the citizens of San Bernarino County for over 27 years until his untimely death.
He was so honored to serve the Citizens of San Bernardino County as chief deputy sheriff and proud to work for the citizens of the county.
But I am very concerned by the newspaper headlines I read far too often, that tells the story of another betrayal of our trust by a county worker who has been indicted, convicted, and/or sentenced for crimes against our county.
But these wrongdoers are very few, only a handful, of the over 12,500 outstanding county workers who work hard and honestly to serve us every day.
I am concerned that some will judge our over 12,500 terrific county workers by the actions of a very few.
County workers not only perform services daily that keep our county running smoothly, but they are also the first to volunteers to be Little League coaches, volunteers, choic teachers, choir members and oh yes ... did I mention how generous they are with their personal money and time as they contribute to local United Ways in their annual fund raisers.
So let us tell every county worker we know or come in contact with how proud we are of them and their co-workers.
Make no mistake ... America's largest county is served by America's best county workers.
Comments
Sage words from a well respected and longtime successful resident of San Bernardino and San Bernardino County. I would expect nothing less from Mr. Brown, the consummate gentlemen. He makes lemon aid while others complain the lemons look funny or old. Yes you learn you must toss a few lemons along the way but boy the lemon aid is so good from the ones you keep! Mr. Brown did not get to where he (and Stater Brothers) are today focusing on the negative or shortcomings found around us.
Thank You Mr. Brown for sharing your vision and a ray of sunshine that can brighten our many days of doom and gloom as we work our way from under this cloud we find ourselves.
Posted by: Reader Bob | August 20, 2008 4:18 PM