Matter SCC-128099

Adopt Commendation for Nydia Smith as she retires after 30 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Probation Department)

Board of Supervisors

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File: SCC-128099
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Last synced: 15 Jul 2026 · 03:16

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Commendation/Proclamation Printout

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This document is a commendation for Nydia Smith, who is retiring after 30 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. The Probation Department recommends adopting this commendation, highlighting her outstanding contributions. Following approval, the Clerk of the Board will arrange for the pickup of a framed copy of the commendation.

Key points

Commendation for Nydia Smith upon her retirement.
Nydia Smith served 30 years in the County of Santa Clara Probation Department.
The Board of Supervisors is requested to adopt the commendation.
The Clerk of the Board will arrange for the pickup of the framed commendation.

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County of Santa Clara Probation Department 128099 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Nicholas Birchard, Chief Probation Officer SUBJECT: Retiree Commendation of Nydia Smith RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt Commendation for Nydia Smith as she retires after 30 years of service to the County of Santa Clara. (Probation Department) REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION Nydia Smith has been an outstanding contributor to the County of Santa Clara Probation Department. Details of her public service are annotated on the attached commendation. STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL The Office of Clerk of the Board is requested to contact Nam Pham, Duy Nguyen, Darlene Nguyen, and Tiffany Deng from the Probation Department to arrange pick up of one executed copy of the framed commendation. ATTACHMENTS: • Commendation Smith April 14th BOS Meeting Board of Supervisors: Sylvia Arenas, Betty Duong, Otto Lee, Susan Ellenberg, Margaret Abe-Koga County Executive: James R. Williams (PDF) Page 1 of 1

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Commendation Smith April 14th BOS Meeting

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The Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Clara honors Nydia Smith for her 30 years of dedicated service to the County, particularly in the Probation Department. Nydia began her career in May 1994 and held various roles, culminating in her position as Supervising Probation Officer in May 2013. She also served as Union President, advocating for her colleagues during challenging fiscal times. The commendation expresses gratitude for her leadership and integrity.

Key points

Nydia Smith served 30 years in the County of Santa Clara Probation Department.
She began her career as a Group Counselor in May 1994 and became a full-time Group Counselor in July 1995.
Promoted to Deputy Probation Officer I in January 1999 and to Supervising Probation Officer in May 2013.
Served on the Peace Officer Local 1587 Union Executive Board and was elected Union President in 2019.
Recognized for her leadership, integrity, and dedication to the community.

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The text includes a placeholder for the date of approval as 'Two Thousand and Twenty-Six', which is not a standard date format.
The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the presence of the Docusign Envelope ID and the approval date not being finalized.

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Docusign Envelope ID: D1FC855B-FBA1-4E82-87D5-2A4F2C528C79 RETIREE COMMENDATION WHEREAS, Nydia Smith has devoted 30 years of service to the County of Santa Clara, and during that time, has demonstrated the highest level of integrity, leadership, professionalism, collaboration, and dedication to the Probation Department and the County; WHEREAS, Nydia Smith began her career with the County of Santa Clara Probation Department in May 1994 as a Group Counselor – Extra Help. From the very beginning, she committed herself to serving youth, families, and the community with compassion and accountability. In July 1995, she became a full-time Group Counselor in Juvenile Hall and was promoted to Deputy Probation Officer I in January 1999; WHEREAS, Nydia Smith held numerous roles and responsibilities as a Deputy Probation Officer working in numerous units, including specialized units. Nydia Smith continued to advance her career by being promoted to Supervising Probation Officer in May 2013, where she supervised units in both the Juvenile and Adult Services Divisions of the Probation Department, providing her skills, leadership, and knowledge to lead her fellow officers; WHEREAS, Nydia Smith...