WHEREAS, from the moment he arrived in Culver City, John Riordan has made instant friends and created long lasting relationships; and, WHEREAS, John Riordan Plumbing, Inc. is celebrating its 50th year in business and John has committed just as many years to making the City of Culver City a better place to live, work, and experience; and, WHEREAS, John's compassion is exemplified by his contributions to the many organizations he supports; and, WHEREAS, among the groups John has been a member of are The Masonic Lodge, The Scottish Rite, the Shriners, DeMolay International,Kiwanis Club, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce, LeTip International, Toastmasters International, and Los Angeles County Veteran Employment Committee; and Los Angeles County Regional Occupational Program WHEREAS, John also contributes to numerous community organizations such as: Culver City Little League, El Marino Elementary Language School, Culver City High School Vanguard Program, Culver City Education Foundation, Culver City Firefighters, Los Angeles Police Explorer Scout Program, Culver-Palms YMCA, The Senior Coalition, Muscular Dystrophy Association, The Jeffrey Foundation, Culver Palms Church of Christ, Disabled American Veterans, Culver City Summer Concert Series, and the Culver City Centennial Celebration Committee. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, as the Mayor of Culver City and on behalf of the City Council of the City of Culver City, California, I hereby commend you on becoming Culver City's first ever Citizen of the Year! Through your many relationships, endeavors, and acts of kindness, you have enriched the lives of those in the Culver City community and I am proud to call you friend!

Dated this 18th day of April 2017.

Margaret Molloy