RES-8674 Loyal Service Appreciation for David SingletonRESOLUTION NO. 8674
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO DAVID SINGLETON OF THE ORANGE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND COMMENDING HIM FOR
MORE THAN TWENTY-EIGHT YEARS
OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED
SERVICE.WHEREAS, on September 18, 1967, then Fire Chief Floyd D. Higgins hired David Singleton as a full-time Fireman for the City of
Orange Fire
Department; and WHEREAS, Dave was promoted to Fire Engineer on August 22,
1971, and to Fire Captain on January 1,
1974; and WHEREAS, during his more than 28 year career, Captain Singleton utilized his outstanding skills and training, both on and off duty, to protect
the lives and property of his fellow
citizens; and WHEREAS, Captain Singleton and his crew's training,
teamwork and courage were recognized when they were chosen to receive the1992OrangeRotaryClubs' "Award of Valor" for making entry into a buming structure
to rescue victims overcome by
smoke; and WHEREAS, Dave consistently generates enthusiasm and
cooperation, and motivates those under his
supervision; and WHEREAS, on July 28, 1996, Dave will end 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 to the citizens that he has served
during
his outstanding career.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City
Council of the City of Orange that Fire Captain David Singleton berecognizedandcongratulatedforhisloyalanddedicatedservicetotheCityofOrangeformorethan
BE IT FURTHER RESOL YED that the City Council, on behalf of the
citizens of Orange, wishes Dave a happy, healthy and fulfilling retirement.
ADOPTED this 23rd day of July, 1996,
M,ayor Joanne Coontz
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 23rd day of July, 1996, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: ImRPHY, BARRERA, COONTZ, SPURGEON,
SLATER
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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