At the Monday, March 24, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners recognized Pat Gilroy retirement. Hired in 1999 as a Construction Engineering Inspector with Nassau County Public Works, Pat always strived to ensure the best roadway and construction for the citizens of Nassau County. He was promoted in April 2018 to a Plans Review Specialist where he worked to ensure proper application of civil engineering principles and techniques related to road construction. This included reviewing all variance requests related to road and drainage standards; attending Development Review Committee meetings; meeting with developers to discuss proposed projects; processing abandonment applications; and writing construction plan comments.
Development Service Director Caleb Hurst stated, "Just to say a few words today about Pat. We've been before you recently for a few different things. He was recognized for 25 years of service last year and the year before he was Employee of the Quarter. I wanted to get up here one last time and say a sincere thank you. I know that when I first started here six years ago, Pat was my direct report. He helped me in learning what I know now about Nassau County's road construction. I can truly say that he not only helped me directly, he has helped just about every employee we've had, teaching them exactly what it means to work for Nassau County."
Pat's last day of employment was Monday, March 31, 2025. He will be greatly missed by everyone here at the County. During the meeting Pat stated, "It's time for a new journey. 31 years ago I promised that pretty young lady back there (pointing to wife China) that I would take her back to Panama and that's what I plan on doing."
Congratulations Pat! We wish you many years of health, happiness and good fortune.
-Sabrina Robertson
Communications Officer