A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON COMMENDING JERRY R. CHAVEZ, JR. FOR HIS
DEDICATED LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE TO THE CITY
WHEREAS, Jerry R. Chavez, Jr. has been a dedicated employee of the City of Vernon and has faithfully served in various positions since January 10, 1994 including Dispatcher, Police Officer, and Police Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Chavez retired from the City of Vernon effective November 1, 2021, after providing over twenty-seven years of service to the City of Vernon; and WHEREAS, Jerry Chavez served in numerous assignments within the Vernon Police Department including Detective, Detective Sergeant, Detective assigned to the regional LA IMPACT team, Sergeant at CTIP, Sergeant overseeing the Police Corporal Program, Sergeant in the Professional Standards Unit, and provided field training for new officers; and WHEREAS, Jerry Chavez completed many professional development training courses over his career, is a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Institute, and earned supervisory level certification from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.); and
WHEREAS, Jerry Chavez served as President of the Vernon Police Officers Benefit Association; and
WHEREAS, during his long and dedicated law enforcement career, Jerry Chavez was recognized with several awards such as the 10851 California Vehicle Code Award presented by the California Highway Patrol in recognition of an extraordinary number of auto-theft arrests and automobile recoveries, as well as Outstanding Innovation, Citizen Appreciation, Safe Driving, Educational Achievement, Life Saving, and American Heart Association Heart Saver Hero awards; and
WHEREAS, it is an honor to express our appreciation to Jerry Chavez for his service to the City of Vernon and wish Jerry good health upon his retirement and for continued success in life’s pursuits.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON, ON BEHALF OF ITS EMPLOYEES, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES HEREBY COMMEND JERRY R. CHAVEZ JR. FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY. THIS PROCLAMATION IS BEING PRESENTED TO JERRY
CHAVEZ BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR LETICIA LOPEZ FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON THIS 17TH DAY OF JANUARY, TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTYTHREE.
CITY OF VERNON
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LETICIA LOPEZ, Mayor