RES-10886 Loyal Service Appreciation For Aurelio Al MedinaRESOLUTION NO. 10886
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO AURELIO "AL" MEDINA AND COMMENDING
HIM FOR TWENTY -FIVE YEARS OF LOYAL AND
DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, Al Medina began working for the City of Orange in June of 1990 in the
position of Storekeeper. In his 25 -year career with the City, he has been promoted from
Storekeeper to his present position as a Buyer.
WHEREAS, when Al started with the City, Purchasing was a division of the General
Services Department, located at the Corp Yard. Over the years, Purchasing became a division
of the Finance Department. Because of his office location and frequent attendance at Corp
Yard events, many employees have been under the misbelief that he was part of Public Works,
but Finance claims him as their own.
WHEREAS, when Al started as a Storekeeper, he was provided a minivan to make his
daily pickups and deliveries, which was a big cost saver for many years. When Al's minivan
was upgraded to a delivery truck and a cargo van, he was better able to pick up and deliver
larger items, which was a big step up!
WHEREAS, Al has always been a hard - working and conscientious individual. His
many qualities include his willingness to assist fellow colleagues and vendors with their
warehouse and purchasing questions and procedures. On occasions when he has been known
to strongly voice his opinion, he does so with a twinkle in his eye and a hearty laugh. His sense
of humor and outgoing demeanor make a shy employee feel welcome.
WHEREAS, it is a little known fact that if it's around 12:00 lunchtime, the lights are
out on the 2 nd floor of the warehouse, and the TV is on low, it might be "siesta time" for Al.
We suspect that this tradition will continue for Al long after his retirement.
WHEREAS, Al has announced his retirement effective October 8, 2015. Al is looking
forward to spending more time on the golf greens. He and his wife Debbie plan to take more
leisurely bike rides, and perhaps he'll even slow down enough to actually ride together and not
leave his injured damsel in distress! (Al will never live that one down!) He will be missed by
the entire Finance Department at department potlucks and birthday celebrations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Orange, his fellow employees, and a grateful community, express sincere appreciation and
congratulations to Al Medina for his 25 years of loyal and dedicated service, and wish him a
long and happy retirement.
ADOPTED this 8th day of September, 2015
Teresa . Smith, Mayor, dity of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary E. p ity Clerk; i y nge
I MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California do hereby certify
that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 8th of September 2015, by the following
vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Nichols
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary E. y, ity Cler range
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