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RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
COMMENDING DUANE FRY FOR 5 YEARS OF
OUTSTANDING DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF REDDING
WHEREAS, Duane Fry, a longtime veteran of the fire service, joined the City of
Redding on July I, 2003, as Fire Chief after having served more than 33 years with the
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), as a seasonal firefighter,
Unit Chief and Shasta County Fire Chief; and
WHEREAS, Duane's duties as Redding Fire Chief included oversight of88 full-time
and 12 on-call seasonal firefighters, eight fire stations, and the infinite duties and
responsibilities as head of a City Department; and
WHEREAS, Chief Fry has also demonstrated, and been recognized for, his
outstanding leadership through service in such organizations as:
* California Fire Chiefs Association Member
* Western Fire Chiefs Association Member
* Redding Rotary Club Member
* International Association of Fire Chiefs Member
* Past President of the California Rural Fire Association
* Recipient of the California Department of Forestry (CDF) Lew Moran
Sustained Superior Accomplishment Award
* Graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officers Program; and
WHEREAS, in performance of his duties and responsibilities over a five-year period,
Chief Fry always served the City of Redding with pride, professionalism and distinction
while providing a high level of public safety for the community and its citizens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Redding hereby express deep appreciation to Redding Fire Chief Duane Fry for his
dedication, enthusiasm, and the many contributions he has made to Shasta County, the City
of Redding and its citizens, and wish him future success and happiness as he retires from
public service.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a
regular meeting of the Redding City Council of the City of Redding on the 19th day of
August, 2008, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Council Members: Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
Council Members: None
ATTEST: APPROVED TO FORM:
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