RESOLUTION NO. 2026-33
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF TORRANCE HONORING
POLICE OFFICER
CHUONG VO
UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CITY
AFTER TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE
WHEREAS, Chuong Vo began his law enforcement career with the University of California Los Angeles Police Department in March of 1997, and was hired by the Torrance Police Department as a Police Officer on August 12, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Chuong served various assignments within the Torrance Police Department , including: Patrol Officer, Shopping Center Detail Officer, DUI Team, Motor Officer, Area Traffic Officer , and Detective in Economic Crimes/Fraud Division and Backgrounds Division; and
WHEREAS, Chuong embodied the Department’s Core Values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence. His quick and decisive actions helped keep many Torrance residents safe and out of harm’s way. Chuong’s courage, dedication, and unwavering desire to protect life will be sincerely missed; and
WHEREAS, Chuong has received numerous letters of commendation from the Department, other law enforcement agencies , local businesses, and residents. Choung also received the Life Saving Award issued in May 2016 for administering CPR to an unconscious elderly man until Medical Services arrived; and
WHEREAS, Chuong has provided 25 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
CHUONG VAN VO
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.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of April 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 6B
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