RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER
LEILANI CORONA
UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY
AFTER TWENTY YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Leilani Corona began her career with the City of Torrance as a Public Safety Dispatcher on April 17, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Leilani embodied the T orrance Police Department’s Core Values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. Working in the Communications Division comes with emotional stress and the need to multitask. Leilani was not only capable of multitasking, she also had a natural ability to manage the stress that came with being a Public Safety Dispatcher. Above all, Leilani would always make sure to stay empathetic to all those that called in for emergency service assistance, because Leilani knew that obtaining critical information quickly was crucial to ensuring that every call ended successfully; and
WHEREAS, Leilani received commendation letters from the Department acknowledging her professionalism, her efficiency, and her ability to keep callers calm while continuing to keep open lines of communication with her fellow emergency service personnel.
Leilani’s quick actions and brave composure have resulted in many lives being saved while on her watch; and
WHEREAS, Leilani has provided 20 years of dedicated service to the City of Torrance and has unselfishly used her 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 PUBLIC SA FETY
DISPATCHER
LEILANI A. CORONA
for her dedication, professionalism, and contributions to the City of Torrance while in our employ; and, be it further resolved, that Leilani be wished a full and rewarding life in her 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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