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COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
HONORING
“RICK RATRA”
WHEREAS, Rick immigrated from New Delhi, India to the United States in 1981 and settled in the
Bay Area; and
WHEREAS, Rick graduated from San Jose State University in Administration of Criminal Justice;
and
WHEREAS, shortly after graduation from San Jose State University, Rick began his career working
for law enforcement agencies and continued to do so for the next nine years; and
WHEREAS, even though Rick enjoyed working in the law enforcement profession, he knew, from
when he was a very young child that he had an entrepreneurial mindset and after achieving great heights in
his law enforcement career, he decided he was destined to have a business of his own; and
WHEREAS, Rick began developing various commercial properties, including the Saratoga 76 gas
station at 14395 Big Basin Way in the Village of Saratoga, and has been operating the gas station for the past
20 years; and
WHEREAS, Rick decided he wanted to live in the same community where his business was located
and moved to Saratoga in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Rick has been happily married to Rubina for the past 19 years and together they have
two lovely daughters, Simrath, a high school senior, and Sahiba, a high school freshman. Rick also has a
tremendous respect for his parents, Birinder and Surinder, who live with Rick and his family; and
WHEREAS, Rick, is proud to be a long time business owner in Saratoga and enjoys working with
the community to preserve the historical uniqueness of the Village for future generations; and
WHEREAS, Rick has a friendly nature and believes in spirituality and equality of all mankind. He
treats everyone with respect and attributes hard work, positive thinking, and dedication as the key factors to
his success. Rick enjoys meeting challenges and believes in giving 100% in whatever project he tackles.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Saratoga, does
hereby commend Rick Ratra for his many years of service and dedication to serving the community of
Saratoga.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA on this 17th day of November
2010.
Kathleen M. King, Mayor
City of Saratoga