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RESOLUTION NO. 6337
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AZUSA IN MEMORY OF JAMES A. HAMMOND
The City Council of the City of Azusa does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, having lived a productive and unselfish life dedicated
to the service of his fellow man, James A. Hammond, a cherished member of our
community, passed away suddenly on August 9, 1975; and,
WHEREAS, following a commendable career as an expediter with
C. F. Braun Company of Alhambra, California, James A. Hammond entered public
service as an Azusa Police Reserve Officer in 1958; and,
WHEREAS, in order to totally dedicate himself to the police service,
he became a Regular Police Officer on June 11, 1962, carrying out his duties in a
manner which was in the highest standards of the police profession;and,
WHEREAS, following years of service to his fellow man as a patrol
officer and detective, he rose to the rank of Police Sergeant on July 1, 1967; and,
WHEREAS, through his quiet good example and cheerful manner, he
was a source of inspiration and respect to his subordinates; and,
WHEREAS, James A. Hammond with good humor and a genuine concern
for the welfare of all people, lifted the spirits of all who knew him thus enriching their
lives;
NOW, THEREFORE, this City Council of the City of Azusa, California,
hereby gives expression to the grief felt by all of our people over the loss to us of
James A. Hammond, whose unique contribution to the welfare of the citizens of
Azusa we belatedly salute, with the assurance that we shall keep his friendly spirit
warm in our memories, and the hope that that spirit remains close to our hearts
through the years to come.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 6th day of October
1975.
Mayor
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the
City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular meeting thereof held on the 6th
day of October , 1975, by the following vote of the Council:
AYES: Councilmen: Rubio, Solem, Cruz, Arkison, Decker
NOES: Councilmen: None
ABSENT: Councilmen: None
City Clerk