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City of Palo Alto (ID # 15034)
City Council Staff Report
Meeting Date: 12/19/2022 Report Type: Special Orders of the Day
City of Palo Alto Page 1
Title: Resolution Expressing Appreciation to Kim Roderick Upon her
Retirement
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Fire
Attachments:
• Attachment3.a: Resolution for Kim Roderick
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Resolution
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO KIM RODERICK UPON HER
RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Kim Roderick served the Community of Palo Alto as a member of the Palo Alto Fire Department
for 16 years, initially as an EMS coordinator, then becoming an EMS Director/Chief, totaling 40 years in
Emergency Medical Services; and
WHEREAS, EMS Chief Roderick is a reflection of the Palo Alto Fire Departments mission and values,
specifically her commitment to professionalism, compassion, and education where she has trained EMTs and
Paramedics since 1985; and
WHEREAS, EMS Chief Roderick managed the Covid vaccination program where EMS Chief Roderick and
PAFD Firefighters administered Covid 19 vaccines to residents that were unable to make it to local vaccination
sites due to their disabilities: and
WHEREAS, EMS Chief Roderick’s commitment to emergency medical services earned her a reputation as a
renowned EMS leader in Santa Clara County and the State of California, serving as the Branch Director of NorCal
EMS Section and Santa Clara County EMS Section Chair; and
WHEREAS, EMS Chief Roderick implemented high training standards for new and current firefighters to
meet and exceed the County requirements; and
WHEREAS, EMS Chief Roderick has earned a long healthy retirement and the Palo Alto community is safer
thanks to her years of dedication and service.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of EMS Chief Roderick and records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community, upon her retirement
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 19, 2022
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Manager City Attorney
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