HomeMy WebLinkAbout102-Commendation.pdfCOMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
HONORING
CCAAPPTTAAIINN BBIILLLL MMOORRRRIISSOONN
SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Bill Morrison served with distinction as a member of the Saratoga Fire District
and the Santa Clara County Fire Department for forty years, having begun his career in 1970 as a
“Fire Explorer” while attending Saratoga High School; and
WHEREAS, following three years as a Fire Explorer, Bill became a “Paid Call Volunteer”
with the Saratoga Fire District. He continued to serve the community in which he was raised and
ultimately transitioned to “Career Firefighter” in 1976 and was promoted to the rank of “Fire
Captain” in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Bill served for more than two decades as Fire Captain assigned to A-Platoon at
the Saratoga Fire Station, earned unconditional respect for his outstanding leadership skills and
mentored firefighters new to the fire service or to the Saratoga area – all while providing continued
guidance and sharing professional knowledge for the benefit of all; and
WHEREAS, Bill is a passionate advocate for community and firefighter safety and served as
Chair of the Safety Committee to help ensure firefighters are equipped with the necessary tools to
remain safe while providing the highest quality of community service; and
WHEREAS, he is a pioneer in the fields of Public Education and Fire Prevention; and
WHEREAS, his dedication to excellence in all areas of fire service, with specific attention
to fire prevention, is incomparable. His understanding of local ordinances pertaining to fire alarm
systems and his local-area knowledge have been invaluable in providing insight and direction to
citizens and firefighters unfamiliar with the systems; and
WHEREAS, Bill’s enthusiastic support and leadership, while serving as President of the
Saratoga Firefighters Local 3875, helped to educate and guide the community during the pursuit of a
merge with the Santa Clara County Fire Department; resulting in the improved provision of fire and
life safety service to the Saratoga community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga does
hereby recognize, and commend Fire Captain Bill Morrison for his four decades of service and for
his dedication to the fire service and the community that he served.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 7th day of
July 2010.
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Kathleen M. King, Mayor
City of Saratoga