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A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNOIV COMMENDING OSCAR E. ZOZAYA FOR HIS MANY
YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, Oscar E. Zozaya, (Officer Zozaya) was a dedicated employee of the City of Vernon for more than 22 years and faithfully served as a Police Officer since he was hired on April 22, 2001; and
WHEREAS, Officer Zozaya retired from the City of Vernon effective August 9, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Officer Zozaya held various assignments as a sworn Officer such as: Field Training Officer, Detective, Mobile Field Force Officer, Bike Patrol Officer, K9 Handler, and Honor Guard Officer; and
WHEREAS, during his career, Officer Zozaya was recognized with several awards including the 10851-Grand Theff Auto Award, Safe Driving Award, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award, Outstanding Innovation Award, Educational Achievement Award, Citizen's Appreciation Award, Mobile Field Force Award, and Honor Guard Award; and WHEREAS, Officer Zozaya earned the Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Peace Officer Standards and Training certifications, and completed over 3,181 hours of training in the areas of: Evidence Collection, Narcotics Investigations, Canine Handler, Behavioral Analysis Training Institute, Mental Health Decision Making, Tactical Firearms, Covert &Entry Crisis, Defensive Tactics, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Pursuit Driving, Tactical Communications, Advanced Firearms and Rifle Training, First Aid, 1st Responder Rapid Deployment, Human Trafficking, K9 Handler for Apprehension and Narcotics Detection; and
WHEREAS, during his long and distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Officer Zozaya has won the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions, and commitment to the Vernon Police Department and Community.
Officer Zozaya is an exemplary employee and will truly be missed; and WHEREAS, it is an honor to express our appreciation to Officer Zozaya for his commendable service to the City of Vernon and wish Oscar 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 AND THANK OSCAR E. ZOZAYA FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY. THIS PROCLAMATION IS BEING PRESENTED TO OSCAR E. ZOZAYA BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR CRYSTAL LARIOS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON THIS 15th DAY OF AUGUST TWO
THOUSAND AND TWENTY-THREE,