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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 24, 2016
Contact:
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Mayor Recognizes Special Service of City Volunteer
93 year old Renton resident has brightened City Hall for 16 years
RENTON, WA — On Monday, February 23, Mayor Denis Law presented a proclamation
declaring February 24, 2016 to be “Del Mead Day” in the city of Renton, to honor City Hall
volunteer Del Mead in recognition of her 16 years of service.
Del and her late husband John move to the Renton area in 1955 when John secured work at
Boeing, and Del has been involved in the community ever since. Del was a founding member of
the Renton Clothes Bank in 1965, serving in various board positions, and currently holds
President Emeritus status. Del joined Soroptimist International of Renton in 1973, and has held
every leadership position within the organization, including Parliamentarian and President, and
currently holds Life Member status.
After serving as Renton’s own City Clerk for 23 years and retiring in 1982, Del came back to City
Hall in 2000 as a volunteer, greeting visitors and staff at the City Hall Information Desk. In
honoring her, Mayor Law proclaimed “Del personifies and exemplifies embracing a zest for
life.” Del celebrated her 93rd birthday on January 29, 2016.
Mayor Law encourages all citizens, staff, and City officials to thank Del for her dedication,
graciousness, helpfulness, talent, professionalism, and ambassadorship to and on behalf of the
City of Renton.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington is located on the southeast shore of Lake Washington with a population
just under 99,000. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace and favorable business climate
have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that are looking to provide employees
and their families with an outstanding quality of life. It is the home of Boeing, IKEA, the Seattle
Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More information can be found at
rentonwa.gov.
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