HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 65-1987 RESOLUTION NO. 65-87
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING WILLIAM POPE
WHEREAS, since February 1, 1957, William Pope has dedicated over thirty
(30) years of his life to serving the citizens of the City of South San
Francisco as a Fire Fighter; and
WHEREAS, he has been certified as a Fire Fighter I, EMT I, and Driver/
Operator I by the California State Board of Fire Services, and since
January 1, 1985 has held the position of Fire Engineer and is known for
maintaining his engine in peak condition; and
WHEREAS, Bill was a charter member of Local 1507, International
Association of Fire Fighters, and has served at various times as its President,
Vice President and Secretary; and
WHEREAS, he has actively and compassionately served his community as
Secretary of the South San Francisco Widows and Orphans Aid Association as
well as being a member in good standing of the South San Francisco Employees
Federal Credit Union Committee; and
WHEREAS, Bill has never ceased to be willing to share knowledge with
those around him and he has always been willing to jump in and lend a helping
hand; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 1987, Bill retired after thirty (30) years of
devoted service to the City of South San Francisco to pursue his retirement
dreams of travel; and
WHEREAS, Bill's colleagues knew him to be a fine employee, a great person
and most of all a friend who will be greatly missed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to express appreciation to William
Pope for his contributions to the Fire Department and to the City of South
San Francisco in general.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
South San Francisco that it does hereby express appreciation to William Pope
for his dedicated services to the City of South San Francisco and does order
this Resolution incorporated in the official records of the City as this
Council's expression of appreciation and its wishes for his long and happy
retirement.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced
and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a
regular meeting held on the 27t~h day of Ma~ , 198_~Z_, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers__John ".Jack" Draqo~ Richard A, Haffey, ~us NicQlopu]_o~
Roberta Cerri ~ and Mark N, AddiegQ
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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