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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
JOSEPH LOUIS LONGABAUGH
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Joseph Louis Longabaugh has served the City of Palo
Alto as firefighter from November 15, 1953 through "1ay 7, 1959,
appointed as Fire Captain in May 6, 1959 and served as training
officer and suppression captain for a combined 24 years; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Louis Longabaugh has pursued his duties for
the safety of our citizens with enthusiasm, thoroughness, common
sense, fairness and courtesty; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Louis Longabaugh has taken an active part in
Fire Department programs such as fire training, fire prevention
inspections, public education, emergency medical services and
fireground command.
WHEREAS, through the efforts and contributions of Joseph
Louis Longabaugh, the City continues to occupy a position of
respect in terms of emergency services provided to its citizens by
the City Fire Department; and
WHFREAS, the City of Palo ~.lto desires to recognize the
meritorious service of Joseph Louis Longabaugh.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City
of Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of
Joseph Louis Longabaugh and records its appreciation as well as
the appreciation of the citizens of this community for the service
and contribution rendered during his 30 ye~rs of employment with
the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: January 9, 1984
AYES: Bechtel, Cobb, Fletcher, Klein, Levy, Renzel, Sutorius,
Witherspoon, Woolley
NOES: None
ABSTENTIO~S: None
ABSENT: None
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