03 24 26 Honoring David Rousseau for His Years of Service

Honoring David Rousseau for His Years of Service 
 
 
WHEREAS, David Rousseau, a fourth-generation Arizonan and proud alumnus of Tolleson 
High School, grew up in the West Valley and has maintained strong ties to the community that 
helped shape his values of leadership, stewardship, and service; and 
 
WHEREAS, Mr. Rousseau was the founding partner of Rousseau Farming Company, an 
agricultural enterprise located in Tolleson, Arizona, contributing to the City’s rich agricultural 
heritage and helping sustain one of the region’s most important industries; and 
 
WHEREAS, Mr. Rousseau has dedicated more than 35 years to public service through Salt 
River Project (SRP), serving on its Board for more than 20 years and as President and Chairman 
of the Board since 2010; and 
 
WHEREAS, under his leadership, SRP, one of the nation’s largest public utilities and the oldest 
multi-purpose federal reclamation project in the United States, has continued its long-standing 
mission of providing reliable, affordable, and sustainable water and power to Central Arizona 
since 1903; and 
 
WHEREAS, Mr. Rousseau’s commitment to ensuring dependable water and energy resources 
has supported the growth and prosperity of the West Valley, including the City of Tolleson, and 
has played a vital role in transforming the region into one of the nation’s most dynamic 
metropolitan areas; and 
 
WHEREAS, Mr. Rousseau has generously given his time and leadership to numerous 
organizations that strengthen Arizona communities, including Banner Health Foundation, Phoenix 
Art Museum, The Nature Conservancy, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Partnership for 
Economic Innovation, and the 2015 Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee; and 
 
WHEREAS, his decades of leadership, civic engagement, and commitment to economic 
development reflect the values of service, innovation, and community investment that define 
the City of Tolleson and the West Valley. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Juan F. Rodriguez, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of 
the City of Tolleson, Arizona, do hereby commend and congratulate David Rousseau upon his 
retirement and in recognition of his extraordinary career, distinguished leadership, and lasting 
contributions to Salt River Project, the State of Arizona, and the City of Tolleson. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Juan F. Rodriguez, Mayor 
 
 
                                                                     
         
 ATTEST:  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crystal Zamora, City Clerk