RES-8604 Loyal Service Appreciation for Ralph D. PattersonRESOLUTION NO. 8604
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO RALPH D. PATTERSON OF THE ORANGE
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND COMMENDING HIM
FOR MORE THAN THIRTY-FOUR YEARS
OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED
SERVICE.WHEREAS, Ralph D, "Duane" Patterson began his career with the City
of Orange Water Department on April 10, 1961;
and WHEREAS, Duane transferred to the Orange Fire Department as
a Fireman on August 16, 1965, and was subsequently promoted to Fire Engineer
on November 1, 1969, and to Fire Captain on August 23, 1974;
and WHEREAS, during his more than 34 year career, Captain Patterson was
an actiye participant in a growing fIre department and made many
positive contributions to the fire service, including overseeing the department hose
project for many years;
and WHEREAS, Duane was chosen by his fellow fIrefIghters to receive
the 1967 American, Legion "Fireman of the Year" award;
and WHEREAS, Duane consistently remained composed and acted
responsibly while participating as a fIrefIghter and company officer on many
major emergencies during his career;
and WHEREAS, Duane is highly respected by his fellow firefIghters, and
is widely known as a man of integrity and high moral character, a hard working
and dependable \:mployee, a positive and enthusiastic friend, and a dedicated
family man;
and WHEREAS, on September 15, 1995, Duane ended his active-duty
role as an employee of the City of Orange by
retiring; and WHEREAS, his contributions haye been invaluable to the
Orange Fire Department, the City, and to the citizens that he has served during
his
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Orange that Fire Captain Duane Patterson be recognized and congratulated
for his loyal and dedicated service to the City of Orange for more than thirty-
four
years.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council, on behalf of
the citizens of Orange, wishes Duane a happy, healthy and fulfilling
retirement.ADOPTED this 9th day of April,
1996.ClHrj-M yor Joanne Coo;
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ATTEST:h ~CuA.('
A~City Clerk ofthfcity of
Orange I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duIy and
regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof
held on the 9th day of April, 1996, by the following
vote:AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MURPHY, BARRERA I COONTZ I SPUR.GEON I
SLATER NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NONE ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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