Resolution No. 09808n
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RESOLUTION NO. 9808
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON COMMENDING AND HONORING
COUNCILMAN THOMAS A. YBARRA FOR HIS MANY
YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF VERNON AND
CONFERRING THE HONORARYTITLE OF MAYOR PRO
TEMPORE EMERITUS UPON THOMAS A. YBARRA
WHEREAS, the Honorable Thomas A. Ybarra has served as a Councilman for the City of Vernon
since his election to said position pursuant to Resolution No. 2826 adopted by the City Council of the City
of Vernon on April 19, 1966; and
WHEREAS, Thomas A. Ybarra was born in the City of Vernon and has been a resident of the
City of Vernon all of his life; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Ybarra has served the City of Vernon faithfully and with great
dedication to the welfare of the residents of the City for over 40 years by consistently supporting programs
and projects that provide the greatest benefit to the residents and businesses in the City; and
WHEREAS, effective January 5, 2009, Councilman Ybarra retired from the service of the City of
Vernon, and his loss will be deeply felt by the City; and
WHEREAS, Councilman Ybarra is recognized by his colleagues and City staff as a thoughtful,
honorable and dedicated individual; and
WHEREAS, in special recognition of Councilman Ybarra's distinguished service to the City of
Vernon, the City Council wishes to acknowledge Thomas A. Ybarra by bestowing upon him the honorary
title of Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon takes this opportunity to commend and
honor Thomas A. Ybarra for his many years of devoted service to the City of Vernon.
SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon wishes to extend to Thomas A. Ybarra its
best wishes for continued success in whatever endeavors he may undertake.
SECTION 3: In special recognition of Councilman Ybarra's distinguished service, the City
Council of the City of Vernon hereby appoints Thomas A. Ybarra as Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus.
SECTION 4: The conferment of the title Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus on Thomas A. Ybarra is
an honorary position entitling Thomas A. Ybarra to attend City Council meetings and other meetings of
boards and commissions without privilege of voting or compensation.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Vernon shall certify the passage of this resolution
and present a copy thereof to Thomas A. Ybarra and that thereupon and thereafter the same shall be in full
force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14,h day of January, 2009.
ATTEST:
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NUELA GIRON, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 9808, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City
of Vernon at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, January 14,
2009, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro -Tern of the City of Vernon.
MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk
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4305 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, California 90058
Telephone (323) 583-8811
January 5, 2009
APPROVED J id';1 'i ��C�,� i 1 1 r>?�JL N"'( d?..
Honorable Councilman Thomas A. Ybarra
City of Vernon
4305 Santa Fe Avenue R F S q g g
Vernon, CA 90058
Re: Declaration of Thomas A. Ybarra to Mayor Pro Tempore Emeritus
Dear Councilman Ybarra:
At the City Council Meeting, this morning of January 5, 2009, I shall request that the City
Council approve placing on the agenda, near the close of the meeting, the following item for
consideration.
A Declaration, by Minute Order of Council, that Thomas A. Ybarra receive the title "Mayor Pro
Tempore Emeritus" such that upon your retirement you will be vested with the honor of your
former rank and can still use such in your name title.
Further, I shall submit to the Council a request that a resolution be placed upon the agenda of the
Council Meeting of January 12, 2009, describing your career on the Council and the merits you
have earned for this Emeritus designation.
Please acknowledge your consent at the close of this letter to these proposed actions I intend to
submit to the Council upon this date.
Sincerely,
Eric Fresc
City Administrator
I acknowledge and agree to these actions and requests you intend to submit to the City Council
on my behalf.
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Thomas A. Ybarra
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