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Kingston honors retiring library director Barbara Thormanson
Summary
Mayor Timothy Neal read a proclamation honoring Barbara Thormanson for decades of service as director of the Kingston Public Library; Thormanson thanked the council and board and offered brief remarks.
Mayor Timothy Neal read a proclamation recognizing Barbara Thormanson for her years of service as director of the Kingston Public Library, citing leadership of children’s programs, stewardship of public funds, and long ties to the community.
The proclamation said the city and county are grateful for Thormanson’s "years of faithful service, leadership, kindness, and unwavering dedication to literacy, education, and community enrichment." After the mayor’s reading, Thormanson addressed the council: "I don't have anything prepared, but I just wanted to thank the city and the library board for trusting me with this job," she said, adding she looked forward to working with the community going forward.
The council presented the proclamation during the meeting’s early agenda and marked Thormanson’s retirement as an occasion of official recognition. No formal council action was required beyond the proclamation reading.
Thormanson’s name and the Kingston Public Library were recorded in the official meeting materials accompanying the proclamation.
