2008/07/22 City Council Resolution 2008-107X ESOLUTION 2008 -107
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
COMMENDING JAMES LATORRE, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER,
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, James (Jim) LaTorre has retired after 30 years of outstanding, dedicated service
to Public Safety and the citizens of Rohnert Park; and
WHEREAS, the City Council and staff are appreciative of the dependable and highly
professional work performed by Jim and wish to note his reputation as a dedicated employee;
and
WHEREAS, with devotion to our Public Safety Department, Jim served as a Public Safety
Officer, and balanced his career working in both the Police and Fire Division; working patrol,
fire suppression, training and fire prevention; and
WHEREAS, during his career as a Public Safety Officer, Jim obtained the rank of Fire
Engineer, and became proficient in the areas of structural and advanced firefighting techniques;
and
WHEREAS, Jim served as the Department Training Manager, focusing on the development of
a structured fire training program for the agency; and
WHEREAS, while assigned to Patrol, Jim was a member of the Critical Incident Response
Team (CIRT), a Field Training Officer, and an Acting Watch Commander; and
WHEREAS, during his career, Jim received numerous letters and commendation from citizens
and supervisor in recognition of his ability to show care, concern, and compassion to everyone
he contacted and always "led with his heart."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be suitably
prepared and presented to Public Safety Officer James LaTorre as evidence of the appreciation,
esteem, respect, and affection in which he is held.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the Rohnert Park City Council this 22"d day of
July, 2008.
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