HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 9756 (Michael Sexton Appreciation)SRCC ITEM #5
(12/16/96)
RESOLUTION NO. 9756
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
TO
WHEREAS,
On March 6, 1979, the residents of San Rafael approved Ballot Measure M
authorizing a special tax to implement Paramedic service, and
WHEREAS,
On January 1, 1980, San Rafael's first Paramedic Unit was placed in service
with the addition of six Paramedics, and
WHEREAS,
Kaiser Hospital, in the spirit of community service, became our Base Hospital
providing the guidance and inspiration for our new program, and
WHEREAS,
Doctor Michael Sexton was selected as our Base Hospital Medical Director and
served in that capacity for over 16 years providing vision, guidance and direction;
and
WHEREAS,
Doctor Sexton was instrumental in the selection of our Paramedics assuring that
the residents of San Rafael were treated by highly proficient Paramedics and
that patient care was of uppermost importance; and
WHEREAS,
Five of the original six Paramedics originally hired in 1979 are still functioning as
Paramedics today, which is a testament to Doctor Sexton's insight in the
selection of our Paramedics, and
WHEREAS,
Doctor Sexton is a staunch supporter of the Fire Department and a Marin
County leader in emergency medical care serving on many committees, and
WHEREAS,
Doctor Sexton has assumed additional responsibilities in the health care field
that require his attention where he can no longer serve as our Base Hospital
Physician,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council on behalf of the residents
of San Rafael and the many who have received excellent Paramedic service wish to express their
sincere appreciation and gratitude for his many years of dedicated and loyal service.
MAYOR
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