L to R: Commissioner Mike Rhoades, Duane Shields, Commissioner Mike Stegall, Sherry Mueller,
Job Center Network of Darke County, Commissioner Diane Deleplane.

Letter of Appreciation

TO:  Duane Shields

WHEREAS, the Darke County Community has been very fortunate to have had such a dedicated and loyal citizen as Duane Shields; and

WHEREAS, he has served on many boards, committees, etc. through the years; and

WHEREAS, some of those include:

The Darke, Miami, Preble, Shelby Counties Workforce Policy Board for 8 years;
And
 has represented the Darke County Farmers Union as a member of the Board-
through organized labor; and

WHEREAS, Duane has dedicated his time and effort in making our workforce stronger with his input in policy approvals as it relates to workforce development programs under the Workforce Investment Act; and

WHEREAS, Duane has represented the Policy Board by serving on the Darke, Miami, Preble, Shelby County Youth Council; and

WHEREAS, he has retired after teaching school for 35 years; and today, his passion continues to help the youth to make the best of their efforts; and            

WHEREAS, We the Board of Darke County Commissioners, do hereby proclaim,

Wednesday, January 16, 2013; as a 

Day of Appreciation” for his dedication in serving our communities