HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9062RESOLUTION NO. 9062
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO·
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO STEVE BACA
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
. WHEREAS, Steve Baca began his career with the City of Palo Alto on September 7,
1976 as an Animal Control Officer. He then joined the Palo Alto Police Communications
Unit on March 8, 1982 as a Public Safety Dispatcher, promoting to Lead Public Safety
Dispatcher on December 17, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Steve Baca has answered tens of thousands of emergency calls for
assistance from the residents of the City of Palo Alto, Stanford University, and
surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Steve Baca has served on countless occasions as a Communications
Training Officer, teaching new dispatchers the skills they need to be successful; and
WHEREAS, Steve Baca has received numerous letters of appreciation and
commendations from the public, police officers, fire fighters and allied agencies for his
superior performance during emergencies and routine calls for service; and
WHEREAS, Steve Baca has handled numerous critical incidents, emergencies, and
catastrophes over the past 34 years and is recognized by his peers, public safety
personnel, and allied agencies for his calm, professional demeanor in a crisis; and
WHEREAS, Steve Baca has demonstrated the ability to adapt to new changes in his
work environment having begun his career utilizing a microphone, telephone, pen and
paper and finishing his career operating sophisticated 9-1-1, radio, and computer systems;
and
WHEREAS, Steve Baca has pursued his 34 year public safety career with dedication,
professionalism, and enthusiasm, and plans to spend his retirement enjoying time with his
wife Laura and his family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo
Alto hereby gratefully records and extends its sincere appreciation of the community to
Steve Baca for his faithful and excellent service rendered to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: JUNE 14,2010
AYES:
NOES:
BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
SHEPHERD
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