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2007 VILtio AHOLA AWARD
WHEREAS, an award for Most Inspirational Police Department Employee of the
Year is given each year in memory of Police Officer Vilho Ahola, who was shot in the
line of duty; and
WHEREAS, the 2007 Vilho Ahola Award is presented to Al U'Ren, who began
his employment with the City of Petalua's Police Department in March 1998; and
"WHEREAS, Al has logged over 4,000 hours of volunteer time with the
Department as a Reserve Community Service Officer; and
WHEREAS, Al leads a life devoted to public service, having served in the armed
forces during World War Il, and was then employed by the San Bernadino County school
system for thirty-four years as a band and orchestra director; and
WHEREAS, Al's volunteering credentials include Petaluma Valley Hospital,
Petaluma Senior Center, Sunrise Assisted Living, and the Earle Baum Center for the
Blind. He was also recognized by the Petaluma People Services Center as their
"Volunteer of the Year" in 2004; and
WHEREAS, his smile, winning attitude, and willingness to help others embody
the dualities valued so highly in Police Officer Vilho Ahola.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Pamela Torliatt, Mayor of
Petaluma, along with members of the Petaluma City Council, do hereby congratulate Al
U'Ren on receiving this prestigious awaul_Wqd for his commitment and dedication to the
City of Petaluma and its Police Depdrrtment. �
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