HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - December 18, 1996 (78)COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of award to Fire Engineer Jay Lawson
from the 11th District American Legion
MEETING DATE: December 18, 1996
PREPARED BY: Interim Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: PRESENTATION
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Earlier this year, the American Legion Post 22 (Lodi) honored Lodi Fire
Engineer Jay Lawson as their nominee for the 1 lth District American Legion "Outstanding Firefighter" at their Law
and Order banquet. Jay was selected as the outstanding firefighter for the 11th district at this banquet. The 11th
District includes the American Legion Posts in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras and San Joaquin Counties. Jay's long time
efforts with educating Lodi's children in the schools as well as during local events on fire safety was the determining
factor for his selection. During Fire Prevention Week it is estimated that Jay provides safety tips to nearly 3,000 school
age children annually. Jay is quite often involved in providing community service at public functions (usually working
behind the scenes) to help Lodi become a more fire safe community. Jay has provided over 22 years of service to the
citizens of Lodi and truly is a valuable asset to the fire department and the City of Lodi.
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Frank Ortiz, Interim Fire Chief
APPROVED:
H. Di on Flynn — ity Manager