RES-9743 Loyal Service Appreciation For Laura HooksRESOLUTION NO. 9743
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO LAURA HOOKS OF THE ORANGE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND COMMENDING HER FOR
THIRTY-FOUR YEARS OF LOYAL
AND DEDICATED
SERVICE:WHEREAS, Laura Jean Hooks began her career as a public-safety
dispatcher at the Orange Police Department on February 17,1969. Laura worked
tirelessly learning every aspect of every job within the police department enabling her to quickly
master the basic principles of the criminal justice system and the: critical nature of officer
and citizen safety. Armed with this knowledge, Laura soon became a vital member
ofthe Orange
Police Department.WHEREAS, Laura played a major role in establishing esprit de
corps between officers and dispatchers. Known primarily for her calm radio demeanor during
the most critical of situations. More than one officer has been heard saying, "Laura
really saved my life that night", or "I wouldn't be here ifit wasn't for Laura on
the radio."WHEREAS, Laura's personal and professional life are always intertwined.
As a dispatcher, Laura gave to the community on a daily basis. Off duty, Laura
continued to give to the community by providing food, toys, Christmas trees and
basic living essentials to families in need. Laura and her family also performed as clowns
to entertain in hospitals, convalescent homes and
senior centers.WHEREAS, Laura's generosity extended to her co-workers.
Year after year,Laura prepared holiday dinners and brought them in for everyone lucky
enough to be stuck working the holidays. She is also an expel1 in cake decorating
and her famous trademark, OPD PATCH, cake was the favorite at
every retirement function WHEREAS, for thirty-four years, Laura has been
the standard all other dispatchers work to achieve. In addition to years of hard
work, tireless dedication and unconditional loyalty, the real legacy Laura has given the
Orange Police Department is the future generations of officers and dispatchers who have
benefited from Laura's willingness to share her knowledge and experience as a
trainer, mentor and friend.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, I, Mark A.
Murphy, Mayor of the City of Orange, on behalf of the entire City Council commend Laura
Jean Hooks on her thirty- four years ofloyal and dedicated service to the Orange
Police Department and to the citizens of Orange and wish her a
long aJld happy retirement.ADOPTED this 27th
Mark A. Murphy, M yor,Orange
ATTEST:
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I, CASSANDRA J. CATHCART, City Clerk ofthe 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 27th May, 2003 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Ambriz, Alvarez, Murphy ,Coontz ,Cavecche
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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Cassandra J. Cathc , City Clerk, City ofOrang0