2009/11/24 City Council Resolution 2009-124RESOLUTION NO. 2009-124
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring
EUGENE (GENO) FAHY
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
On the Occasion of his Retirement
WHEREAS, Eugene (Geno) Fahy began his public safety career in 1971 and was hired with the City
of Rohnert Park in 1991 as a Public Safety Officer for the Department of Public Safety Department;
and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished 38 year career, Geno held the positions of Cadet, Dispatcher,
Patrol.Officer, Motorcycle Officer, SWAT Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, Firefighter, Fire
Engineer, Police Supervisor, DUI Enforcement Officer, Hostage Negotiator, Driving Instructor and
Sonoma County Undersheriff; and
WHEREAS, during the last several years Geno has been assigned to the Fire Division, bringing with
him a strong work ethic and enthusiasm to help fellow employees and the public alike. On every
emergency response, Geno always gave his best to help others in need; and
WHEREAS, Geno has a strong commitment to serving and volunteering for his community; he has
been commended and recognized in all of his assignments, including Rohnert Park DPS Officer of the
Year; commendations from the State Congress, County Board of Supervisors, and many City
Councils; and
WHEREAS, Geno has furthered his education with a bachelor's degree from Sonoma State, POST
Supervisor, Advanced Officer certificates and numerous training classes from the State Fire Marshal's
Office.
WHEREAS, Geno, being of Irish decent, was elected as President of the Italian American Club in
Sonoma County, a testament of his ability to cross all lines to get along with others; and
WHEREAS, as a new police officer, Geno thought he had made the arrest of a lifetime, when he
stopped a vehicle emitting the odor of marijuana from the trunk only to discover forty pounds of pure
grade alfalfa. Geno has gained much practical experience along the way since then; and
WHEREAS, he mastered his career as a public safety officer. Even in retirement, he continues to
maintain a high work ethic, positive attitude, and a desire to help others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it
extends its best wishes to Geno Fahy and sincerely thanks him for eighteen years of
outstanding, dedicated service and for his commitment to the Rohnert Park community. We wish him
the best as he enjoys his family, serving others, and pursuing his next endeavors.
ATTEST:
Clerk
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 24"' day of November, 2009.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Amie Breeze
BELFORTE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE BREEZE: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)