EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MOLLY S. STUMP
UPON COMLPETION OF HER PUBLIC SERVICE AS CITY ATTORNEY
WHEREAS, Molly S. Stump has dedicated her professional career to public service, leading a generation of public-law attorneys and staff with her intelligence, integrity, and empathy; and
WHEREAS, Molly first served as a Law Clerk to the Honorable Marilyn Hall Patel of the U.S. District Court in San Francisco after graduating Order of the Coif from UC Berkeley Law; and
WHEREAS, Molly exhibited her legal skill and leadership ability in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office, eventually ascending to General Counsel for the San Francisco International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Molly has served the City of Palo Alto as its City Attorney since her appointment in 2011 as one of four Council-appointed officers; and
WHEREAS, after nearly 15 years of service to Palo Alto, Molly leaves behind a legacy of sound advice, calm judgement, a commitment to public service, and a department of nine attorneys and three professional staff who embody these same qualities; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Ed Lauing, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto on behalf of the entire City Council do hereby recognize Molly S. Stump upon completion of her public service as City Attorney.
APPROVED AND PRESENTED: December 15, 2025
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Mayor Ed Lauing
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Vice Mayor Vicki Veenker
Councilmember Pat Burt
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Councilmember George Lu
Councilmember Julie Lythcott-Haims
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Councilmember Keith Reckdahl Councilmember Greer Stone
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