C A L F C~ R N i ~A
A PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON COMMENDING DANIEL CORDOVA FOR HIS MANY
YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF VERNON
WHEREAS, Daniel Cordova was a dedicated employee of the City of Vernon for over 10 years and faithfully served as the Gas Systems Superintendent, since he was hired on June b, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr, Cordova retired from the City of Vernon effective March 23, 2023; and
WHEREAS, throughout his decade-long career, Mr, Cordova consistently championed the City's natural gas service offerings and increased the number of natural gas customers from 30 to approximately 126; and WHEREAS Mr. Cordova led the operation and maintenance of the natural gas transmission and distribution systems and assisted in training and developing the Gas Systems team members. He participated in the development of key positions in this division to aid in retention and succession planning; and WHEREAS, as Gas Systems Superintendent, Mr. Cordova made valuable contributions in the Gas Division that resulted in recognition of the City of Vernon by the American Public Gas Association (APGA) as a Top 100 Largest Municipal Gas Systems by Throughput Volume, recognizing the City of Vernon Public Utilities within the top 20 municipal gas systems, by volume, in the nation; as well as recognition of the City's Gas Division as a recipient of multiple APGA safety awards; and WHEREAS, prior to working for the City of Vernon, Mr. Cordova worked for the Southern California Gas Company for over 22 years. He led a team of represented and management employees to assist Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) after the San Bruno Explosion, He assisted in creating and implementing safety practices and protocols; and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished career with the City of Vernon, Mr, Cordova won the deepest respect of his colleagues through his dedication, contributions, and commitment to the Vernon Public Utilities Department and Community. Mr. Cordova was an exemplary employee and is truly missed; and
WHEREAS it is an honor to express our appreciation to Mr. Cordova for his service to the City of Vernon and wish Daniel good health in 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
DANIEL CORDOVA FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY, THIS PROCLAMATION IS BEING
PRESENTED TO DANIEL CORDOVA BY THE HONORABLE MAYOR CRYSTAL LARIOS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON THIS 3Ro DAY OF OCTOBER TWO THOUSAND AND TWENTY-THREE.
CITY OF VERNON
CRYSTAL LARIOS, Mayor