RES-8806 Loyal Service Appreciation for Gary A. CulpRESOLUTION NO. 8806
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION TO GARY A. CULP OF
THE ORANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
COMMENDING HIM FOR MORE THAN
THIRTY-FIVE YEARS OF LOYAL
AND DEDICATED
SERVICE.WHEREAS, Gary A. Culp began his career as a Fireman with the City of Orange
Fire Department on February 12, 1962 and shortly thereafter was drafted to serve our great
nation in the Armed Services;
and WHEREAS, following his discharge from the Army, Gary was rehired on August
1,1964 as an Orange City Fireman and subsequently was promoted to Fire Engineer on May
1,1967, and to Fire Captain on May 16, 1970;
and WHEREAS, during his 35+ year career, Captain Culp made many
positive contributions to the fire department, including his involvement with the annual
Engineer Certification process and his tireless efforts to develop new apparatus specifications for
a truck company and three engine companies, for which he was awarded the 1986
Rotary Special Award for Administration;
and WHEREAS, Gary is a highly respected and well-liked individual who
inspired others to do their best by the positive example he set and readily gave of himself for
the betterment of the department and the community he
served; and WHEREAS, Captain Culp demonstrated outstanding leadership skills
by remaining cool under pressure and making sound decisions during critical fire alarms,
medical aids,heavy rescues, and other major
incidents; and WHEREAS, on July 5, 1997, Gary ended his active-duty role as
an employee of the City of Orange
by retiring; and WHEREAS, his contributions have been invaluable to
the Orange Fire Department, the City and the
citizens he served.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Orange that Fire Captain Gary Culp be recognized and congratulated for
his loyal and dedicated service to the City of Orange for more
BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that the City Council, on behalf of the citizens
of Orange, wishes Gary and his wife, Judie, a happy, healthy and fulfilling retirement.
ADOPTED this 12th day of August, 1997.
J/ATTEST:
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City Clerk of e City of Orange
I 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 12th day
of August, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS: MURPHY, SLATER, COONTZ, SPURGEON, ALVAREZ
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
CA4A/lA~it(;f~/AAZ
City Clerk ofth ity of Orange
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