Awarding Certificate of Retirement

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Linda Whitaker – 25 years With sincere appreciation, the San Antonio River Authority (River Authority) honors Linda as she retires after more than 25 years of remarkable service. Since the day you joined us on October 30, 2000, you have been a steady, trusted presence whose work has touched many departments and countless colleagues. From your early days as a Senior Staff Secretary to your roles as Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, and now Senior Agenda Management Coordinator, you have approached every responsibility with dedication and pride. Your professionalism, kindness, and dependability have made you an invaluable member of the Executive Department team. Your careful stewardship of the Board Meeting agenda process has ensured accuracy, consistency, and excellence month after month. And during the transition to the new Agenda Management system, your leadership—evaluating options, guiding implementation, testing configurations, and training staff—was essential to its success. You have always grounded your work in the mission and vision of the River Authority, helping the organization make thoughtful, well‑aligned decisions. Linda, thank you for your diligence, your grace, and the positive spirit you bring to every task. You have made the River Authority a better place, and your legacy will continue long after your retirement.