HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-234 - ResolutionsRESOLUTION NO. 94- 234
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA COMMENDING
CHARLES J. BUQUET II FOR HIS SERV ICES AS A MEMBER
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II won a seat on the City Council in 1982 and has been
involved with every aspect of the City since incorporation in 1977, and served as Mayor Pro Tern
from 1982-1984 and again from 1992-1994; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II's appointments to SANBAG and Omnitrans were
Chairman of SANBAG's Mayor Projects Standing Subcommittee, a member of the Commuter Rail
Subcommittee and the Habitat Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of
Omnitrans and spearheaded the conversion of the Omnitrans fleet to compressed natural gas and
other alterative fuel uses; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II's regional involvement helped shepherd the location,
funding, and development of Rancho Cucamonga's Metrolink Station, the Milliken Extension, the
Haven Avenue Widening Project; and the Foothill Interchange Improvements; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II's involvement as a Sheriff Reserve Officer gave him
keen insights into law enforcement needs and issues and he worked hard to insure a strong law
enforcement program by serving on the City Council's Law Enforcement Subcommittee and serving
as Co-Chair of the Anti-Graffiti Task Force; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II also served on the Parks and Recreation
Subcommittee, was active in streamlining efforts at City Hall, spearheaded the creation of the City
Council's Public Works Subcommittee and served as a member since its creation, stayed on top of
State and Federal funding issues, testified often before the State on behalf of the City and made
certain the City got its fair share return of tax money; and
WHEREAS, Charles J, Buquet II has always been a dedicated public servant and has
always wanted the best for the community as evidenced by his dedication to these numerous
appointments; and
WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II has always been a dedicated public servant and has
always wanted the best for the community as evidenced by his dedication to these numerous
appointments; and
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WHEREAS, Charles J. Buquet II as member of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council
has demonstrated outstanding leadership, dedication and competence in improving the economic and
social well being of the community for the citizens of Rancho Cucamonga.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the CITY COUNCIL of the CITY
OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA on the behalf of its citizens, does hereby commend Charles J. Buquet
II for his outstanding leadership while serving as a member of the City Council and extends best
wishes for continued success in his future endeavors.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1994.
AYES: Alexander, Gutierrez, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Stout
ABSTAINED: Buquet
Charles J. Buquet II, Mayor Pro
ATTEST:
Debffa J. Adams,~ct~MC, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK, of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California at a special meeting of said City Council held on the 7th
day of December, 1994.
Executed this 8th day of December, 1994, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. Adam~;'CMC, City Clerk