CITY OF FRESNO
___________________________________________ __________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor TYLER MAXWELL, Council Vice President ____________________________________________ __________________________________________ NELSON ESPARZA, Council President ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember, District 1
____________________________________________ __________________________________________ MIKE KARBASSI, Councilmember, District 2 MIGUEL ARIAS, Councilmember, District 3
____________________________________________ __________________________________________ BRANDON VANG, Councilmember, District 5 NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember, District 6
Office of Council Vice President Tyler Maxwell
Hereby Recognizes:
Darrell Fifield
WHEREAS, Darrell Fifield has dedicated decades of his life to public service in Fresno, including 36 years with the Fresno Police Department, where he rose through the ranks to serve as Deputy Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, throughout his law enforcement career, Darrell served with integrity, courage, and a deep commitment to public safety, earning respect for his leadership and his dedication to strengthening trust between the department and the community; and
WHEREAS, in the mid-1990s, during a time when many Fresno neighborhoods were facing the impacts of poverty, crime, gang activity, and community instability, Darrell was moved by his faith and sense of purpose to respond with compassion, mentorship, and commitment to strengthening his community; and
WHEREAS, Darrell’s vision helped lead to the founding of Care Fresno, a faith-based organization dedicated to creating safe and nurturing spaces where children can build friendships, receive mentorship and academic support, participate in positive events and activities, and build confidence in who they are and who they can become; and
WHEREAS, for 30 years, Darrell has remained a guiding and active presence within Care Fresno, helping shape the organization into a trusted source of encouragement, belonging, and consistent support for children and families throughout Fresno; and
WHEREAS, through his hands -on service, Darrell has helped carry that mission into the lives of others, mentoring youth, supporting families, and encouraging community members to recognize their own worth and capacity to lead with compassion; and
WHEREAS, Darrell Fifield embodies the spirit of servant leadership, building bridges between law enforcement, faith communities, and residents while helping strengthen neighborhood relationships, encourage shared responsibility, and create a more connected and caring Fresno; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fresno honors Darrell Fifield for a legacy rooted in the belief that a safer and more connected city is built not only through public service, but through mentorship, strengthened relationships, and the steady work of helping residents recognize their own strength, potential, and role in shaping Fresno’s future.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry P. Dyer, and the Fresno City Council, do hereby proclaim Thursday, May 7, 2026, as:
“Darrell Fifield Day”
in the City of Fresno
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Great Seal of the City of Fresno, California, this 7
th
day of May of the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Six.