HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011999 - 1999-104 6, 31
The
Board of Supervisors
Of Contra Costa County
In the Matter of Resolution No. 99/104
Certificate of Commendation to
Ronald Martin
March 16, 1999.
WHEREAS,Ronald Martin, is a 31 year veteran of the Richmond Fire Department and
has spent his entire career in the busiest stations in Richmond; and
WHEREAS,Ronald Martin has dedicated extensive time at Station 62 and Station 67
providing the highest level of service to the citizens of the Richmond community; and
WHEREAS,Ronald Martin,while suffering a serious setback due to a near-fatal
motorcycle accident in 1996,worked diligently researching rescues at other departments
and developed new rescue apparatus specifications; and
WHEREAS,Ronald Martin's research will provide years of superb service in auto
extrication,confined space and rescue service which will result in saved lives; and
WHEREAS,Ronald Martian has currently returned to fire duty as a mainstay on the
apparatus committee and has displayed a genuine interest in working on a lease program
to effectively change the replacement schedule for in-service time; and
WHEREAS,Ronald Martin,has effectively shortened the current twenty-year
replacement schedule and saved the city by eliminating costly mechanical maintenance of
the old and outdated apparatus;and
WHEREAS,Ronald Martin exemplifies the Firefighter of the Year award through his
hard work and dedication for the good of the Richmond Fire Department.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of the County
of Contra Costa, State of California,publicly recognizes and commends Ronald Martin
for his untiring dedication to his work,continued commitment to the citizens of our
community and being selected as The 1998 Richmond Firefighter of the Year.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Board Members present on this 16th day of
March, 1999.
-Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 16th day of
March, 1999.
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
Deputy 4tlerk
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S rvisor dC-D-R�sinct One