Amador County – Former Mayor Pro Tempore Bill Hepworth smiled at the crowd and his former council members as the Sutter Creek City Council passed a resolution in honor of the recently retire long-time city leader on Monday. Mayor Gary Wooten read the resolution as the two stood before the audience. Wooten said “this resolution was enacted May 18th, 2009, by a very positive vote.” The resolution noted that Hepworth moved to Sutter Creek in 1977 and was elected to the city council in 1998, then “promptly created a Beautification Committee for municipal improvements.” That committee funded and completed many projects, including the auditorium mural project. Wooten said Hepworth “served tirelessly on many committees and boards, including the Amador County Recreation Agency, the Kennedy Mine Foundation and the Amador Disposal Rate Increase Committee.” The resolution said “the city of Sutter Creek recognizes Councilman Hepworth and expresses its gratitude for the many contributions to Sutter Creek projects and interests that have benefitted the city and residents.” Hepworth, who retired due to health recommendations, said no words after the resolution reading, but received a standing ovation from those in attendance. Those in attendance included members of Boy Scout Troop 63. City Planner Bruce Baracco said troop members were “working on their citizenship in community badges,” and he asked the council to give them a good example of politics at work. Story by Jim Reece This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.