P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, it is the tradition of the City of Torrance to recognize and honor businesses that have demonstrated unwavering commitment to serving our community and contributing to the quality of life for our residents; and
WHEREAS, California Water Service (Cal Water) was founded in 1926 and has served communities throughout California for one hundred years, providing safe, clean, reliable water to more than 2 million people statewide; and
WHEREAS, Cal Water has been a trusted partner to the City of Torrance since 2000, delivering essential water services guided by their promise to provide quality, service, and value; and
WHEREAS, the company has demonstrated exemplary stewardship through conservation programs and rebates that have helped customers reduce their water use by 30 percent between 2000 and 2020, supporting both environmental sustainability and household affordability; and
WHEREAS, Cal Water has invested responsibly in infrastructure, sustainability initiatives, and community well-being, undertaking proactive, ongoing maintenance and upgrades to deliver safe, clean drinking water and improve emergency readiness; and
WHEREAS, through generations of employees and leadership, Cal Water has maintained its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for customers and communities, creating jobs, supporting the local economy, and engaging with community organizations in our neighborhoods and throughout California; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SHARON KALANI, as Mayor of the City of Torrance, California, do hereby congratulate California Water Service on the momentous occasion of its 100th anniversary and extend our appreciation for one hundred years of providing safe, clean, reliable water to our community; in the City of Torrance.
Signed this 15th day of September 2026.
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Mayor Sharon Kalani
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Poirier, City Clerk
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