HomeMy WebLinkAbout056-21 (EmployeeOfMonthBJDove) Employee of the Month Resolution
Awarded to:
B.J . Dove
WHEREAS, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors recognizes that the County's employees are a
most important resource; and on September 9, 1992, the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution which
established the Employee of the Month award and candidates for the award may be nominated by any County
employee; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors upon recommendation by the Human Resources Committee selects
one employee from those nominated; and
WHEREAS, B.J. Dove is the definition of a `dependable' employee, making herself available as a constant
and reliable resource to all employees at Social Services with the front desk staff counting on B.J. to assist
when clients come into the lobby or call and staff members relying on B.J. to provide assistance and aid with
unknown and/or difficult case situations; and
WHEREAS, her supervisors trust in B.J.'s constancy to help carry the load however needed and during
times of transition in management, and B.J. has proven to be a sturdy and unwavering leader and an advocate
for the entire Benefits Division; and
WHEREAS, B.J. possesses a positive attitude and takes responsibility for maintaining morale amongst
workers, and is thoughtful of other staff, celebrating them when the occasion arises, and often volunteers to
cover the front desk allowing others to attend gatherings; and
WHEREAS, B.J. routinely provides exceptional customer service to the clients of Frederick County by
continuously going above and beyond to assist by answering questions, offering explanations, fixing
cases/coverage, calling other departments and resources as necessary, and above all by responding with
kindness and understanding to everyone she encounters; and
WHEREAS, B.J. has been a loyal Frederick County employee for almost 20 years, and truly cares about
the citizens of Frederick County and their wellbeing as is demonstrated not only through her performance as a
Social Services employee, but also through her actions within the community such as regularly volunteering
with different organizations and in numerous capacities, including the Winchester Area Temporary Thermal
Shelter (WATTS) where she helps serve homeless citizens in a variety of ways; and
WHEREAS, B.J. has been an asset to Frederick County Department of Social Services, especially within
the Benefits Division, and her knowledgeable, supportive, team-oriented, and caring nature has added value to
the Department and to the County as a whole resulting in her being held in high esteem by her peers, who
truly and greatly appreciate her efforts; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Frederick County Board of Supervisors this 1 3th day of
January 2021 , that B.J. Dove is hereby recognized as the Frederick County Employee of the Month for
December 2020; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors extends gratitude to B.J. Dove for her
outstanding performance and dedicated service and wishes her continued success in future endeavors; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that B.J. Dove is hereby entitled to all of the rights and privileges associated
with this award.
Board of Supervisors
County of Frederick, Virginia
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Charles S. De Haven, Jr., Chairman
RES#056-21