DATED: May 12, 2026
GARY SINGH, Mayor
JAIME PATIÑO, Vice Mayor
LANCE NISHIHIRA, Councilmember
JEFF WANG, Councilmember
SCOTT SAKAKIHARA, Councilmember
CITY OF UNION CITY
PROCLAMATION
Honoring Jaime Jaramillo on the Occasion of His Retirement and in Grateful Recognition of a Lifetime of Service
WHEREAS, the City of Union City proudly honors Jaime Jaramillo upon his retirement and expresses deep gratitude for his extraordinary leadership, steadfast service, and lasting contributions to the community; and
WHEREAS, Jaime Jaramillo’s life reflects courage, resilience, and hope, having come to the United States alone as a young man and overcome hardship, hunger, and homelessness with strength and determination; and
WHEREAS, he went on to serve his adopted nation in the United States Army, an experience that further shaped his sense of duty, discipline, and commitment to others; and WHEREAS, after his military service, he earned a law degree through the GI Bill, built a family with his wife, Carmen, and devoted his professional life to justice, compassion, and service; and WHEREAS, for 23 years, Jaime Jaramillo served low-income individuals through the courts, and also gave his time as a volunteer board member of Centro de Servicios, showing a deep and early commitment to helping those in need; and
WHEREAS, established in 1974, Centro de Servicios is the oldest nonprofit social service agency in Alameda County’s Tri-City area and has long been a trusted source of help and hope for families facing hardship; and
WHEREAS, since becoming Executive Director in 1996, Jaime Jaramillo has led Centro de Servicios with vision, integrity, and compassion, strengthening the organization’s role as a vital community resource; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, Centro de Servicios expanded access to legal services, immigration assistance, food distribution, thrift store operations, and other essential support for lowincome and underserved families; and WHEREAS, through strong partnerships with staff, volunteers, donors, and community organizations, he helped extend the reach and impact of Centro de Servicios throughout Union City, the Tri-City area, and neighboring communities; and
WHEREAS, on a monthly basis, Centro de Servicios now serves more than 1,300 families through its many programs and services, reflecting the meaningful and lasting impact of Jaime Jaramillo’s work; and
WHEREAS, throughout his distinguished career, Jaime Jaramillo has led with humility, dignity, and a deep belief in the power of service, leaving a legacy that will endure in the many lives he has helped uplift; and
WHEREAS, it is both fitting and proper that the City of Union City recognize Jaime Jaramillo for his remarkable record of service and honor his enduring contributions to the well-being of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Gary Singh, Mayor of the City of Union City, on behalf of the entire City Council, do hereby honor Jaime Jaramillo on the occasion of his retirement and extend sincere appreciation for his outstanding service, compassionate leadership, and lasting contributions to Centro de Servicios, Union City, and the broader Tri-City community, and offer our best wishes to him in the years ahead.