RES-10685 Loyal Service Appreciation For Carol EllwoodRESOLUTION NO. 10685
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT, CAROL ELLWOOD,
OF THE ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
COMMENDING HER FOR MORE THAN 27 YEARS
OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, Executive Assistant to the Chief of Police Carol Ellwood began her 35
year career in government with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. She worked
as a secretary to top personnel in various divisions, including the Executive Office of the
Sheriff. During her career, she also held positions as a dispatcher with the City of Seal
Beach and as a communications officer for the City of Costa Mesa; and
WHEREAS, Carol was hired by the City of Orange in 1985, where she worked as
Executive Secretary to the City Manager and City Council /Mayor. She moved to the City
Attorney's Office in 1989 where she held the position of legal secretary. She later
transferred to the Personnel Department as an Administrative Secretary; and
WHEREAS, in 1994, Carol joined the Orange Police Department as a part-time
dispatcher. She was eventually promoted to the position of Administrative Secretary; and
WHEREAS, Carol was promoted to her most recent position of Executive Assistant
to the Chief of Police in 1998. Her attention to detail and commitment to the organization
were significant to her success; and
WHEREAS, she routinely interacted with chiefs of other agencies, congressional
members' staff, City Council, City Manager's Office, department heads, judges, attorneys,
and the public. Carol represented the professionalism of the Chief's Office and provided
exceptional customer service; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her everyday duties, Carol was involved in the operation
of the City's Emergency Operations Center. She participated in numerous training exercises
and became an important part of the Police Department's E.O.C. staff during emergency
operations; and
WHEREAS, Carol demonstrated her abilities in three separate activations of the
E.O.C.; the Sierra Fire, Windy Ridge Fire, and the Chino Earthquake. She was one of the
first to arrive and one of the last to leave. As a result of her dedication and commitment
during one of these incidents, she was given a department commendation; and
WHEREAS, Carol served outside of the Police Department as well. She has given
her time to serve the Orange County Chiefs' and Sheriff's Association. She attended
monthly meetings, kept detailed notes, and prepared financial statements. She received
letters of appreciation from groups such as Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County,
Rotary, United Way, City of Orange Police Association, and other law enforcement agencies
for her assistance and contributions; and
WHEREAS, Carol has given her time to United Way Campaigns, Blood Drives,
Dash for Dare, Rideshare /Health Fairs, Employee Service Award and Benefit Programs and
assisted many of our sister cities as a member of oral board panels; and
WHEREAS, over the last twenty -three years, Carol has remained a loyal, committed
and valuable City employee and member of the Orange Police Department. Her efforts and
dedication have served to further the goals and objectives of the Police Department. She has
demonstrated the kind of commitment and professionalism that set the City of Orange and its
Police Department apart from other agencies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Carolyn V. Cavecche, Mayor of the City of Orange, on
behalf of the entire Orange City Council, hereby extend sincere gratitude to Executive
Assistant Carol Ellwood for her service to the citizens of the Orange community, and best
wishes for a long, happy, and healthy retirement.
ADOPTED this 13" day of November, 2012.
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk, 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 13 day of November, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Whitaker, Smith, Cavecche, Bilodeau, Dumitru
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary Murp y Clerk, City of i e