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City of Palo Alto (ID # 10908)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Special Orders of the Day Meeting Date: 12/9/2019
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Summary Title: Proclamation Honoring
Title: Proclamation Honoring Donatus “Dee” Okhomina
From: City Manager
Lead Department: City Manager
Attachments:
• Donatus (Dee) Okhomina
Proclamation
Honoring Donatus “Dee” Agbon Okhomin
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto and the broader community lost a valued member in Mr. Donatus
Agbon Okhomina, Jr. on November 16, 2019;
WHEREAS, on behalf of the City of Palo Alto, we wish to record our deep sorrow over Donatus
Agbon Okhomina, Jr.’s passing;
WHEREAS, Donatus Agbon Okhomina, Jr. was a beloved father, friend, and colleague who chose
to serve his community in a very high risk but critical role as a Lineperson with the City of Palo Alto;
WHEREAS, Donatus Agbon Okhomina, Jr. was an accomplished and well-respected individual
within the electric utility industry, and dedicated his career to the service and safety of others;
WHEREAS, Donatus Agbon Okhomina, Jr. served faithfully in the United States Air Force as an
Electrical Systems Journeyman for nearly four years, and received the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air
Force Outstanding Unit award and the Air Force Achievement Medal;
WHEREAS, upon completing military service, Donatus Agbon Okhomina, Jr. continued his career
as an Electrician with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, later with Pacific Gas and Electric, and
finally with the City of Palo Alto Utilities;
WHEREAS, during his career as an Electrician, Donatus Agbon Okhomina, Jr. founded his own
company, Okhomina Electronics; and
WHEREAS, Donatus Agbon Okhomina, Jr.’s life and service will forever be cherished by family
and friends, as well as respected and esteemed by colleagues.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Eric Filseth, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, on behalf of the City Council,
do hereby proclaim appreciation for outstanding public service to Donatus Agbon Okhomina, Jr., and
extend sincerest condolences to his family and everyone whose lives he touched.
Presented: December 9, 2019
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Eric Filseth
Mayor, City of Palo Alto