Riechel Reports.... San Mateo County's Carolyn Livengood Recognized

Article Source: CA State Senator Jerry Hill & CA State Assemblyman Kevin Mullin

ABOVE: L: CA State Assemblyman Kevin Mullin

C: Carolyn Livengood

R: CA State Senator Jerry Hill

August 29, 2016

August 31, 2016 (rev.)

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MEMBER'S RESOLUTION

By the Honorable Jerry Hill, 13th Senatorial District; the Honorable Mark Leno, 11th Senatorial District; the Honorable Richard S. Gordon, 24th Assembly District; and the Honorable Kevin Mullin, 22nd Assembly District; Relative to commending

CAROLYN A. LIVENGOOD

WHEREAS, Eminently worthy of inclusion among the esteemed journalists who have served communities across California through their dedication, exceptional journalism, and civic engagement is Carolyn A. Livengood, a more than half-century resident of San Mateo County and well-known local newspaper columnist, whose retirement in June 2016 drew to a close an illustrious career as a professional journalist for which she is deserving of special public commendations; and

WHEREAS, With the publication of the last installment of her renowned "Livin' Good" column on June 24, 2016, Carolyn Livengood signed off on an iconic, nearly 20-year staple of Peninsula local journalism, engagingly expressed with well-honed expertise through literally millions of words, in print and pixels, that appeared in 1,509 print columns and 241 online columns; and

WHEREAS, First appearing in the San Mateo Times newspaper in January 1997, Carolyn's "Livin' Good" column included newsworthy items with a focus on events, activities, and programs offered for the betterment of the community--a focus Carolyn ensured so steadfastly that event organizers in communities throughout the Peninsula quickly came to understand that to be included in "Livin' Good" required that an event or activity demonstrate a community benefit; and

WHEREAS, During her distinguished tenure in journalism, Carolyn bore witness to monumental changes in perceptions of what constituted news deemed worthy of coverage and how such news should be conveyed to readers, as well as the corporatization of local newspapers and the increasing use of online platforms for news transmission, despite all of which--and remarkably--"Livin' Good" lived on for almost 20 years s a testament to Carolyn's consummate skill, community focus, and reader loyalty; and

WHEREAS, The abundant respect Carolyn earned for her

diligent and attentive community journalism and the meticulous care with which she crafted her "Livin' Good!! columns reflects not only her integrity as a journalist, but also her more than 50 years of wholehearted involvement in numerous civic and community affairs in San Mateo County, beginning 52 years ago when she helped to organize and lead two successful bond campaigns for building Skyline College, an educational institution she has ardently supported as an alumna; and

WHEREAS, Until she stepped down in July 2006 as a Commander, Carolyn also brought great distinction to herself by virtue of her 25 years as a longtime volunteer and public affairs officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 15 in South San Francisco, as well as through her devotion to volunteer efforts that honor and serve veterans, including, among notable others, as President of the Avenue of Flags Committee since 2009 which organizes various veterans' memorial ceremonies at the Golden Gate National Cemetery it San Bruno; and

WHEREAS, Accorded numerous well-deserved accolades and awards in recognition of her lifelong community engagement and service to others, Carolyn Livengood was, to list only a few examples, inducted into the San Mateo Commission on the Status of Women's Hall of Fame in 2004, selected by San Mateo County Jobs for Youth as recipient of the Mary Louise Paskevich Memorial Award in 2011, and chosen to receive the City of San Bruno's inaugural Mayor's Award in 2015, all of which attest to her role as an inspiring, public-spirited individual who is deserving of the admiration of the people of California; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED BY SENATORS JERRY HILL AND MARK LENO AND ASSEMBLY MEMBERS RICHARD S. GORDON AND KEVIN MULLIN, That they take great pleasure in honoring Carolyn A. Livengood following her retirement as a professional journalist, and commend her for her dedication, journalistic integrIty, and unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for people in communities throughout the Peninsula.

Dated this 5th day of September, 2016.

Honorable Jerry Hill - 13th Senatorial District

Honorable Mark Leno - 11th Senatorial District

Honorable Richard S. Gordon - 24th Assembly District

Honorable Kevin Mullin - 22nd Assembly District

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