At the Vista City Council meeting on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, proclaimed March 1, 2023 as Norm Halus Day in the City of Vista. The following proclamation was read by Mayor John Franklin.
WHEREAS, NORM HALUS, a long time Vista resident and a 2022 Vista Hall of Fame recipient, is being recognized today for over 30 years of service as a City Commissioner and active volunteer; and
WHEREAS, Norm married his high school sweetheart, Martha in 1952 and pursued his engineering degree at Purdue University. They raised their family and then retired to Vista in 1989, becoming active volunteers in the community; and
WHEREAS, since 1992, Norm has served on the following commissions:
– Traffic Commission July 1, 1992 – June 30, 1994;
– Planning Commission July 1, 1992 – June 30, 1994;
– Parks and Recreation Commission July 1, 1998 – February 16, 2023; Served as Chair July 1, 2003 – June 30, 2006;
– Sales Tax Oversight Committee July 1, 2012 – February 16, 2023; and
WHEREAS, following his wife’s death in 2008, Norm continued adding to his daily volunteer activities with the city, his homeowner’s association, and on the Scripps Community Advisory Board. In 2013, Norm received the 2013 Vista Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year Award. Norm also served on the McClellan Senior Center’s Nutrition Committee and has volunteered at the Center for many years, shuttling seniors back and forth from the parking lot to the Center’s front doors.
WHEREAS, Norm has made a significant impact on the quality of life in Vista’s neighborhoods and parks, and on seniors and community groups. Norm has demonstrated exceptional commitment to volunteerism by helping with special projects or ongoing activities, serving as a role model by inspiring others; and
WHEREAS, Norm has volunteered many hours in the community and for the City of Vista. He seems to know everyone, greeting them with a smile and a factoid about the city. He is active, positive, and cheerful, bringing people together to make Vista a better place to live; and
WHEREAS, and what sets him apart, is his love for the City of Vista, knowledge of its history, and engagement with its present. Norm always walks away knowing more about the city’s many amenities and activities. Passionate about improving the quality of life for residents, he has touched numerous facets of City policies and decisions on traffic, planning, current and new parks, and recreational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Norm’s passion for volunteering, involvement in the community, and the ability to give back are only second to his love for his family. He has truly served as an asset to our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and members of the Vista City Council are honored to recognize Norm Halus today for his positive impact on Vista and for over 30 years of volunteer service to our community and hereby proclaim Wednesday, March 1, 2023, as:
“NORM HALUS DAY IN THE CITY OF VISTA”
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we hereunto
set our hand and affix the seal this 28th
day of February 2023
