Res. No. 79-24RESOLUTION NO.79-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH,FLORIDA,RECOGNIZING AND
COMMENDING TOMMIE OSBORN FOR THIRTY YEARS OF
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH.
WHEREAS,Tommie Osborn began his career with the City of Delray Beach on January
l O,1994 and on January I O,2024 achieved thirty years of full-time service with the City
of Delray Beach.He was hired as a Firefighter and promoted to Firefighter/EMT,where
he currently serves with honor and distinction.He has his Bachelor of Science degree in
Business Administration and has earned his Fire Inspector certification;and
WHEREAS,he is recognized for setting standards of excellence for customer service
delivery and for his extraordinary work ethic.He can be counted on to do the right thing
and do it well;and
WHEREAS,Tommie has made an important impact on the health and fitness of his fellow
Firefighters by leading in the Department's Peer Fitness program and has developed
upcoming Firefighters at Palm Beach State College Fire Academy by providing physical
fitness training there;and
WHEREAS,Tommie is known around the globe as an ambassador for Firefighter fitness.
He is a world-class competitor in the Firefighter Combat Challenge and in track and field
at the Police and Fire World Games,an Olympic-sized event that draws more than I 0,000
athletes from 70 countries.He is recognized internationally as one of the fittest Firefighters
in all manner of fitness competitions;and
WHEREAS,Tommie has inspired many by earning multiple medals in the men's masters
division of CrossFit,which involved multiple,grueling workouts that test strength,
endurance,coordination and overall fitness;and
WHEREAS,the City of Delray Beach and the Delray Beach Fire-Rescue Department are
honored to have Tommie as a valued member of the department.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS:
Section l.That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby recognizes and
commends Tommie Osborn for thirty years of dedicated and faithful public service.
Section 2.That the City Commission hereby congratulates and expresses sincere thanks
and appreciation to Tommie Osborn for his many years of faithful service and wishes him
the best of health and happiness in his continued employment.
lar session on this the 9th day of April 2024.
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