Res 46-09A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING JAMES
DALTON FOR THIRTY Yf?.ARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH.
1979; and
~!THEREAS, James Dalton was hired by the City ofDelray Beach as a Fire Fighter on Ovtober 1,
WHEREAS, during the past thirty years James Dalton has served this community with honor and
distinction as Fire Fighter and Driver Engineer; and
WHEREAS, James Dalton has been a dedicated and loyal employee, who embraced each shift
with humor and an eagerness to serve the community with his crew. A mentor to his peers, he always exhibited
a positive attitude toward his profession, the Fire-Rescue Department and the City.
WHEREAS, we are proud of James and his working knowledge of the nature and requirements
of his job that he consistently shared with the citizens of Delray Beach, both on and off duty. Exemplifying
care and concern for others in need, his character always seems to shine through. We thank him for his
professionalism, work effort and contributions, but wi11 remember him for his big heart and carnival spirit.
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2409, James Dalton reached a milestone in his career, having
effectively avhieved thirty {30) years of vontinuous, full-time servive with Delray Beach Fire-Rescue and retired
on September 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach and the Fire-Resvue Department are honored to have had James Dalton
as a valued member of the municipal team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOVt/S:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby recognizes and
commends James Dalton for thirty years of dedicated and faithful public service.
Section 2. That the City Canunissian hereby congratulates and expresses sincere thanks and
appreciation to James Dalton for his many years of service, and fiirther wishes him the best of health and
happiness as he enjoys retirement and the many new opportunities which are sure to come his way.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the G y of Oc
MAYOR
TTEST:
CITY CLERK
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~EMtJRANDITM
TO: Mayor and City Cornrnissioners
FROM; Dot Bast, Training and Development Mgr.
Bruce lfoeser, Human Resources Director
THROUGH: David T. Harden, City Manager
DATE: September 10, 2009
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 7.C. -REGULAR CORrIMISSI4N MEETING OF CICTOBER 6.2009
REStJLUTION N0.46-09
ITEM BEFURE CC3MMISSItJN
Resolution 46-09 recognizing James Dalton for 30 years of service.
BACKGROUND-
In accordance with the City's service award policy, employees with 30 years of continuous full-time
service are to be honored by the City Commission with a resolution and plaque. James Dalton, Driver
Engineer in Fire-Rescue achieved this milestone on September 28, 2009.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4G-09
1919; and
A RESOLUTION OF 'I'FS QTY CQRrM~SIC7N OF THE QTY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COIL~VIENDING JAMES
DALTON FOR THIRTY YEAT~S OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE QTY
OF DELIZAY BEACH.
WHEREAS, James Dalton was hired by the City of Delray Beach as a Fire Fighter on October 1,
WHEREAS, during the past thirty years James Dalton has served this community with honor and
distinction as Fire Fighter and Driver Engineer; and
WHEREAS, James Dalton has been a dedicated and loyal employee, who embraced each shift
with humor and an eagerness to serve the community with his crew. A mentor to his peers, he always exhibited
a positive attitude toward his profession, the Fire-Rescue Department and the City.
WHEREAS, we are proud of James and his working knowledge of the nature and requirements
of his job that he consistently shared with the citizens of Delray Beach, both on and off duty. Exemplifying
care and concern for others in need, his character always seems to shine through. We thank him for his
professionalism, work effort and contributions, but will remember him for his big heart and comical spirit,
WHEREAS, on September 28, 2009, James Dalton reached a milestone in his career, having
effectively achieved thirty (30} years of continuous, full-time service with Delray Beach Fire-Rescue and retired
on September 28, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the City of Delray Beach and the Fire-Rescue Department are honored to have had James Dalton
as a valued member ofthe municipal team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Corntnission of the City of Delray Beach hereby recognize and
comrr~er~ds James Dalton for thirtyyears of dedicated and faithful. public service.
Section 2. That the City Commission Hereby congratulates and expresses sincere tlianlcs and
appreciation to James Dalton for his many years of service, and further wishes him the best of health and
happiness as he enj oys rt.~tir+ement and the many new opparhmities which are sure to come his way.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in x~~;ul~r session on this the 6th day of Oetaber 2009.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
C1TY CLERK
Res. No. 46-09
PF:ESENTED TC~
JA1~~S DALTC.~N
As a tol~en of our esteem and gratitude
for your 3 Q years
of outstanding contributions
and distinguished service to
The City of Delray Beach
Fire-Rescue Department
September 28, 209
Res. No. 46-09