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Murfreesboro City Employees Receive STARS Award for Exemplary Service

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Jan 21, 2021 — 1 min read

In a gesture of community service and kindness, Murfreesboro Water Resources employees Adam Todd and Cody Bell have been recognized for their outstanding behavior after assisting a stranded motorist on the roadway. The STARS Award, which stands for Succeeding Through Attitudes Reflecting Service Excellence, is a prestigious honor bestowed upon employees who embody the core values of the city. Mayor Shane McFarland and Murfreesboro Human Resources Director Pam Russell presented the award to Todd and Bell during a city council meeting. The commendation highlights the employees' selfless actions, showcasing the city's commitment to creating a better quality of life for its citizens.

Key Takeaways:

Adam Todd and Cody Bell, employees of Murfreesboro Water Resources, received the STARS Award for Outstanding Performance in December 2020.
They were recognized for assisting a stranded motorist after she ran out of gas on the roadway.
Todd, a 15-year veteran of the City, serves as the Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Manager, while Bell was hired as an AMI Technician in October 2020.
The nomination highlighting the employees' selfless actions was submitted by a Murfreesboro citizen, expressing gratitude for their kindness and community service.
Todd went above and beyond by purchasing gas and attempting to jumpstart the motorist's vehicle, demonstrating his commitment to helping others.
Bell and Todd did not accept any compensation or recognition for their actions, exemplifying the city's core values.

Statistics:

2 Murfreesboro Water Resources employees received the STARS Award for Outstanding Performance in December 2020.
1 motorist was assisted by Todd and Bell after running out of gas on the roadway.
Adam Todd has been a City employee since February 2006.
1 vehicle required a jumpstart afteratts were determined to be dead.
1 week has passed since Adam Todd and Cody Bell received the STARS Award.

Sources:

Murfreesboro Water Resources news release
Murfreesboro City Council meeting minutes (January 21, 2021)

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