RESOLUTION NO. 2026-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING
POLICE OFFICER
DUSTY GARVER
UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY
AFTER TWENTY-SIX YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Dusty Garver began his law enforcement career with the Torrance Police Department as a Police Officer on May 10, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has served various assignments in various divisions within the Torrance Police Department which include Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, DUI Team , Communications Officer, Community Affairs Officer, Investigator in the Vice and Narcotics Crime Impact Team. And while in the Traffic Division, Dusty served as an Area Traffic Officer, Motor Officer, and Motorcycle Instructor; and
WHEREAS, Dusty embodied the Department’s Core Values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. As a Traffic and Motor Officer there was no end to his willingness to go above and beyond. He often problem-solved issues that would arise such as ensuring the Department’s fleet of motorcycles was properly maintained during a City-wide shortage of mechanics. He would find ways to repurpose older equipment when other divisions no longer had a need for it. Through his many years of service, Dusty has become a great example to his fellow officers and the residents of Torrance alike; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has received numerous letters of commendation from the Department, other law enforcement agencies, local businesses, and local residents. In the year 2013 , Dusty was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award from the South Bay Medal of Valor Committee, which honored Dusty for his courage, willingness to go above and beyond and his ex cellence through teamwork; and
WHEREAS, Dusty has provided 26 years of dedicated service to the City of Torrance and has unselfishly used his many skills for the benefit of the Police Department and the citizens of Torrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Torrance, California, does hereby commend, honor, and congratulate POLICE OFFICER
DUSTY RAY GARVER
for his dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the City of Torrance while in our employ; and be it further resolved, that he be wished a full and rewarding life in his retirement years.
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1 INTRODUCED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of January 2026.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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PATRICK Q. SULLIVAN, City Attorney Mayor George K. Chen
ATTEST:
by _______________________________________ _______________________________ Tatia Y. Strader, Assistant City Attorney Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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