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RESOLUTION HONORING DENNIS SALMI RESOLUTION NO. 2001/ 224
FOR HIS 33 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE
RODEO-HERCULES FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
WHEREAS, DENNIS SALMI began his career with the Rodeo Fire District in 1968 at seventeen years of
age, as a volunteer firefighter, and joined the permanent force in 1969. He rose through the ranks beginning
with firefighter, engineer, captain, administrative captain, assistant chief and finishing his career as
chief/administrator of the department; and
WHEREAS, DENNIS SALMI is the founder of many committees and coalitions throughout West Contra
Costa County. His effort in establishing these important and heartfelt programs is appreciated throughout the
Hercules and Rodeo Communities.
WHEREAS, DENNIS SALMI is the founder of the St. Patrick's School's Emergency Preparedness
Committee establishing First Aid Programs and Emergency Preparedness Drills. He authored the school's
Emergency Preparedness Manual, which is currently being used as a model throughout the County and lie was
instrumental in the formation of numerous department programs including the Smoke Detector Program, the
Neighborhood Emergency Response Training, Project Safe Place: School Programs; and
WHEREAS, DENNIS SALMI is the founderof the Christmas Coalition which provides food and toys to
over-300 needy families within the district, he formed the Community,Advisory Panel where local citizens
participate in advising the District on local issues. Chief Salmi is responsible for the Civilian Hiring Panel to
advise the District during its firefighter recruitment process.
WHEREAS, DENNIS SALMI has gained the respect of not only his peers, but.that of the District personnel
and the community. Chief Salmi and his wife of 22 years, Doris, Have two children, Darren and Darcy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra,Costa County does
hereby wish
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PASSED BY .A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THIS FIFTH DAY
OF JUNE, 2001.
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JOHN GIOIA DONNA CAAMR
District I.Supervisor District III.6156rvisor
'i ,ARK DESAULNIER FEDERAL D. LOVER
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1�istrict IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
X—/AYLE B. I N A, Chair
District II Supervisor
1 hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an Order
entered into the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date aforesaid.
John Sweeten,County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of
Super s.
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