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Design Review Commission proclaims thanks to long-serving counsel Robert A. McClain
Summary
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Germantown Design Review Commission read a proclamation honoring Robert A. McClain for 32 years as the commission's legal counsel; McClain responded with brief remarks of gratitude.
The Germantown Design Review Commission recognized Robert A. McClain on Nov. 18 with a formal proclamation marking his 32 years of service as legal counsel to the commission. A commission member read the text into the record, noting McClain’s academic background and decades of municipal practice and awards.
The proclamation, read aloud by a commission member, states that "Robert A. McClain has faithfully served as legal counsel to the Germantown Design Review Commission for 32 years, providing invaluable guidance that has shaped the character, integrity, and aesthetic excellence of our city." The proclamation also lists McClain's academic degrees and professional honors and thanks him and his family for their service.
Robert A. McClain, identified in the record as the commission's counsel, responded briefly, thanking the commissioners and reflecting on his time serving the city: "And it's always, it's, you know, you meet lots of really interesting people and you learn a lot," he said. He added that he has enjoyed the relationships formed through his service and expressed appreciation for the recognition.
The commission made the proclamation part of the official record; members and attendees wished McClain well as he prepares to relocate near Germantown, Maryland. No formal action beyond the reading of the proclamation was required.
