05-23-2023 Procalamation - Joye GeloAvon
C O L O R A D O
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
HONORING JOYE GELO
FOR HER YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Joye Gelo, as the Town of Avon's Payroll Administrator has been committed to the highest levels of
performance and customer service, and a respected and valuable employee since October 21, 1991, when she
joined the Town; and
WHEREAS, Payroll professionals play a key role in maintaining the economic health of employees, calculating
accurate pay for all Town employees, and ensuring proper amounts are withheld, reported and deposited for
federal, state and Medicare taxes, retirement contributions, health benefits, unemployment insurance and other
third -party payments; and
WHEREAS, Joye's embracement of technology and extensive knowledge of the Town's payroll software systems
and IRS regulations and practices allowed her to efficiently process over 800 payroll check runs and literally
thousands of employee paychecks without ever missing a deadline; and
WHEREAS, during these almost thirty-two years Joye's commitment to providing timely, consistent, and complete
information in a responsive, professional and genuinely friendly manner has resulted in positive relations and
respect from her peers and Town vendors; and
WHEREAS, Joye's unyielding commitment to support the work of the Finance Department with reliable and timely
information; kindness, compassion, and positive attitude; and willingness to address challenges with the
promotion of camaraderie has gained her the greatest admiration with her co-workers; and
WHEREAS, Joye's years of service have been marked by unprecedented dedication to the best interests of the
Finance Department and the Town of Avon, her presence will be deeply missed by her co-workers in the Finance
Department and members of staff who have benefitted from her knowledge, experience and friendship during the
past thirty-two years.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO,
AS FOLLOWS:
By virtue of Joye Gelo's years of dedication and service to the Town of Avon and its citizens, we, the Avon Town
Council, proclaim May 23, 2023, as "JOYS GELO DAY", in the Town of Avon, Colorado, and urge all Avon citizens
to congratulate and thank Joye for her public service.
PROCLAIMED THIS 23rd day of May 2023
TOWN OF AVON
BY:
Amy P lips, Mayor
ATTEST:
Miguel Jauregui