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RESOLUTION 7302
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO -JOHN WILLIS LESLIE
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, John Willis Leslie served the City of Palo Alto from
October 29, 1962, through April 1, 1994, as Firefighter for five years,
Fire Captain for fifteen years, Paramedic for four years, Training Chief
for one year, and Battalion Chief for eleven years in the Palo Alto Fire
Department; and
WHEREAS, John Willis Leslie pursued his duties for the safety
of our citizens with enthusiasm, devotion, thoroughness, common sense,
fairness, compassion, and courtesy; and
WHEREAS, John Willis Leslie was one of Palo Alto's first
paramedics, founding father, and first Chairman of the "California Fire
Rescue/Paramedic Association" and was designated as "Outstanding
Fireman" by the Independent Insurance Agents Association of Palo Alto;
and
WHEREAS, John Willis Leslie served as an instructor for the
State of California for fire science regional -occupational programs and
was the project coordinator for the City of Palo Alto's computerized run
map system; and
WHEREAS, through the efforts and contributions of John Willis
Leslie, the City continues to occupy a position of respect in terms of
emergency services provided to its citizens by the City Fire Department;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto desires to recognize the
meritorious service of John Willis Leslie.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City
of Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of John
Willis Leslie and records its appreciation as well as the appreciation
of the citizens of this community for the service and contribution
rendered during his 32 years of employment with the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: April 11 , 1994
AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM, SCHNEIDER, SIMITIAN, WHEELER
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: KNISS
ATTES46� APPROVED:
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