RES-10739 Loyal Service Appreciation For David Raleigh HillRESOLUTION NO. 10739
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO DAVID RALEIGH HILL FOR THIRTY TWO
YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE.
WHEREAS, David "Dave" Raleigh Hill began his career in law enforcement as a
Police Explorer with the City of Placentia. He continued to work there as a Police Cadet from
1980 -1983. Inspired by community service and the guidance of Police Chief Norm Traub,
Cadet Hill followed Chief Traub to the Orange Police Department and applied to become a
Reserve Police Officer; and
WHEREAS, Dave was hired as a Reserve Officer in October 1981, and attended the
Fullerton College Police Academy. He later attended the Golden West College Police
Academy — Class No. 75 — and was appointed as a full -time police officer on November 6,
1983. Trained by then Officer Gustafson, Dave worked a number of assignments as a Patrol
Officer, Motor Officer, Master Motor Officer, Master Police Officer and Field Training
Officer. Dave was active in the community, serving as a baseball umpire, ROP instructor,
NMA and COPA board member. Dave was assigned as Community Relations Officer from
1988 to 1990 where he coordinated several crime prevention programs in our local schools.
Dave coordinated the development of a foot patrol program in the downtown Plaza area that
led to the formation of the Orange Police Department Bike Team. He also participated in the
Color Guard, Queretaro Sister City exchange sharing law enforcement knowledge and
training; and
WHEREAS, Dave obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Leadership from
Biola University in May 1994, and was promoted to Sergeant on September 17, 1995. Dave
served as the Communications Supervisor, Patrol Adjutant, Legal Affairs Officer, Crisis
Negotiations Unit Supervisor, and Property Crimes Sergeant. Dave completed the Sherman
Block Supervisory Leadership Institute in 2000. Dave was promoted to Lieutenant on
February 3, 2008, and served as a Watch Commander for five years. He graduated from
POST Command College No. 51 in August 2012. Dave Hill, a man of strong faith,
coordinated the Police Department's Chaplain Program, adding new members of our local
clergy to the chaplain staff; and
WHEREAS, Dave Hill has excellent communication skills, and a pleasant baritone
voice, he served as the Department's Public Information Officer from 2000 -2008, and
regularly emceed department and community events such as the Treats in the Streets,
Christmas Tree Lighting, Open House, National Night Out, Rotary Awards, retirement
celebrations, and the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast. His voice can often be heard on public
service announcements or as the tutorial voice for Apple Inc.'s Tiger operating system; and
WHEREAS, Dave Hill has provided thirty -two years of loyal and dedicated service
to our community, and is retiring from the City of Orange, effective November 7, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Teresa E. Smith, Mayor of the City of Orange, on behalf of
the entire City Council, do commend Lieutenant Dave Hill for his 32 years of distinguished
and honorable service to the Orange Police Department and to the citizens of Orange.
DATED this 8th day of October, 2013.
Teresa t. Smith, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:
Mary E City Cle , rty nge
I, MARY E. MURPHY, City Clerk of the 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 81h day of January 2013, by the
following vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:Alvarez, Whitaker, Smith, Murphy, Bilodeau
NOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
ABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:None
Mary E. ity Clerk, City of Orange
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