RES-9898 Loyal Service Appreciation For Reymundo MontoyaRESOLUTION NO. 9898
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO REYMUNDO MONTOYA OF THE CITY OF
ORANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
COMMENDING HIM FOR THIRTY YEARS OF
LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, Reymundo Montoya joined the Orange Fire Department on October
7, 1974, after spending two years in the United States Army and working construction for
a brief time; and
WHEREAS, Rey worked as a firefighter until July 1978 when he became a
Firefighter/Paramedic. He held this position until May 1981 when he was promoted to
Fire Suppression Captain. In September 1983 he was assigned as Deputy Fire Marshal.
He was promoted to Battalion Chief/Training Director in August 1987. As a Battalion
Chief he worked Suppression and held the special assignment of Division Chief-
Operations; and
WHEREAS, Rey has always been known for his ability to maintain positive,
effective relationships with City and department employees, other government officials,
employee organizations, and the public. He was especially effective at working with
community groups such as American Heart Association, CHOC, Unity in the
Community, and the Orange Sister Cities organization. He is Past President of the
Orange Chapter of the National Management Association and he holds a seat on the
Board of the Friendly Center; and
WHEREAS, Chief Montoya was very involved in putting together the ambulance
transportation program and paramedic subscription program; and
WHEREAS, Rey's demeanor and professionalism have been an asset to both the
Fire Department and the City of Orange; and
WHEREAS, despite his caring nature, his favorite statement is "Lets club those
baby seals".
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Orange that Reymundo Montoya be recognized and congratulated for his loyal and
dedicated service to the citizens of Orange for thirty years and that the City Council
wishes Rey and his wife Judy a long, happy and healthy retirement.
ADOPTED this 10th day of August, 2004.
ATTEST:
MaryE.
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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 10th day of August, 2004,
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Ambriz, Alvarez, Murphy, Cavecche
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: Coontz
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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