RES-8570 Loyal Service Appreciation for Frank D. ArmendarizRESOLUTION NO. 8570
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
FRANK D. ARMENDARIZ OF THE ORANGE WATER
DEPARTMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR
MORE THAN FORTY YEARS OF LOYAL AND
DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, on September 15, 1955, Frank Armendariz was hired by the City
of Orange as a Water Department Maintenance Worker; and
WHEREAS, he was subsequently promoted to Equipment Operator I in July,
1959, to leadworker in August, 1966, and then to Supervisor of the Service Crew in
November, 1971, in which position he has had the responsibility to coordinate and
supervise the installation and repair of water system facilities, particularly water
service lines and meters, throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, during all of those years, Frank has demonstrated great knowledge,
skills, and resourcefulness in his various assignments and has vel)' capably participated
in the maintenance and construction of a significant part of the City's water system;
and
WHEREAS, he is recognized by his fellow workers as the epitome of what is
meant by the term "loyal and dedicated employee", exhibiting great pride, enthusiasm,
near-perfect attendance, dependability, and an unwavering willingness and
availability to work on leaks and other emergencies at any time of the day or night;
and WHEREAS, Frank has on literally hundreds of occasions, while working on
the water system, been wet, muddy, cold and tired and was never heard to complain
about these conditions;
and WHEREAS, Frank has had a goal to reach 40 years of service, thereby
having the longest record of service in the City, which goal he has now attained;
and WHEREAS, Frank has announced his decision to retire from City service as
of December 28, 1995;
and WHEREAS, his contributions to the community, and in particular to
the construction and operation of the City of Orange water system, have been
significant and deserve special recognition and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Orange hereby expresses sincere appreciation and congratulations to Frank D.
Armendariz for his more than forty years of loyal and dedicated service to the City of
Orange.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, on behalf of the citizens
of Orange, wishes Frank a most happy and fillfilling retirement.
ADOPTED this 9th day of January, 1996.
ATTEST:
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 9th day
of January, 1996, by the following vote:
A YES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BARRERA, MAYOR COONTZ, SPURGEON, SLATER
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MURPHY
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City Clerk o~ City of Orange
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