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RESOLUTION Malaysian Delegation Whereas Malaysia and the State of California have enjoyed a long and ever-enduring relationship, built on a foundation of mutual trust and respect, cultivated by a deep and abiding admiration for the splendor of culture, character and history each presents to the world; and Whereas Malaysia and the State of California are united by a common thread of pride of the past, hope for the future; always tempered by an ever present recognition of the challenges of today for continued progress and prosperity; and Whereas Malaysia is keenly interested in cultivating the indispensable relationship between learning and leadership; in understanding the richness and resources available in Los Angeles in the fields of technological development and higher education; and in exploring, building and nurturing relationships with leaders from those fields within our city; and Whereas Malaysia will be represented in the City of Los Angeles by a high-level delegation of policymakers, in order to gain insight and understanding through a program designed by Larta Institute of Los Angeles, called "Technology Commercialization Collaboration"; and Whereas Malaysia, in sending its delegation of policymakers to our city, brings about an effort which speaks not only to our business intellect, but to our spiritual bond; not only to our financial possibilities but to our human purpose; and not only to our immediate achievements but to our enduring legacies; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by adoption of this resolution, the LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL express sincere appreciation to the Malaysia delegation for recognizing the Larta Institute of Los Angeles as the vehicle for enhancing the technical talents and skills of their policymakers, through the institute's Technology Commercialization Collaboration program, and commends them for their excellent example of how learning and leadership are indispensable to one ano~ J J 1 Presented by~ ~~~B~I~LL~R~O~SE=N~D~A~H=L ADOPTED Councilmember, 11th District APR 0 5 2011 LOS ANGELES CIJY COUNCIL s-dedby£~.-./ I'~ All Councilmembers APR 5 Z011 Martin C. Fentress WHEREAS, Sergeant I Martin C. Fentress, Serial Number 21660, is retiring from the Los Angeles Police Department after 34 years 8 months of dedicated and devoted service to the City of Los Angeles; and WHEREAS, Martin Fentress was born in Santa Monica, California, on April17, 1952; and WHEREAS, Martin Fentress was appointed to the position of Police Officer for the City of Los Angeles on August 30, 1976 and, upon completion of recruit training, was assigned to West Valley Division patrol; and WHEREAS, Martin Fentress worked a variety of assignments during the course of his career including Bureau Special Investigation where he was promoted to Police Officer III; and WHEREAS, During his tenure as a Police Officer, he displayed his resourcefulness and leadership in all his endeavors as a Training Officer and his participation while working the streets of Los Angeles during, the Olympic Summer Games in 1984, Pope John Paul II' s visit in 1987, the 1992 Civil Unrest, and most recently the Democratic National Convention (DNC) 2000;and WHEREAS, Police Officer Fentress was assigned to Training Division for 13 years, having worked as a Director and Editor of training videos for Police Officers, Recruit Officers, and Reserve Officers, and as an EVOC Instructor teaching Department personnel emergency driving techniques; and WHERAS, in the year 2000, Officer Fentress was promoted to the rank of Sergeant I and was assigned to West Valley Patrol, Van Nuys Patrol, and West Valley Community Relations; finished his care.er at the newly formed Topanga Division; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Fentress is an outstanding family man and sworn officer, has served the residents of the City of Los Angeles faithfully with endless leadership and dedication, and helped make the Los Angeles Police Department the finest law enforcement agency in the world; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Fentress will continue to reside in Westlake Village, California where he will begin his well deserved and hard earned retirement: NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved, that by the adoption of this resolution, the Los Angeles City Council along with the Mayor, City Attorney and City Controller do hereby commend and congratulate Sergeant Martin Fentress for his 34 years of loyal and dedicated public service, and for upholding the finest and highest traditions and standards of the Los Angeles Poli;re Department; extends best wishes for many years of continued success appiness up e occasion of his retirement. J. April5, 2011 f( . ADOPTED APR {15 lO\t lOS ~NGEI.ES ClTf COUNCIL RESOLUTION Sergeant II Dennis W. Quiles, Serial No. 22669 WHEREAS, Sergeant Dennis W. Quiles, Serial Number 22669, is retiring from the Los Angeles Police Department after 30 years, and 9 months, of loyal and dedicated service to the City of Los Angeles. He was appointed to the Los Angeles Police Department on October 6, 1980, and has performed his duties with the highest degree of integrity and professionalism; and WHEREAS, He has worked a variety of assignments during the course of his career including West Valley Area and Jail Division. He also worked Hollenbeck Area where he was promoted to Police Officer III. As a Police Officer III, he worked the Footbeat detail and was then selected for a position in the Vice unit; and WHEREAS, Dennis was selected as an element member in Metropolitan Division on June 22, 1986. As a result, of his hard work and demonstration of leadership, he promoted to Assistant Squad Leader where he trained new element members, coordinated Presidential Motorcades and dignitary protection details. He was also a member of the Metropolitan Training Cadre, which was responsible for implementing the 9 mm transition school Department-wide; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Quiles was selected to serve as the Security Aide for the Chief of Police on August 9, 1992. He was selected for this position based on his professionalism, loyalty, and sound tactical knowledge; and WHEREAS, He was promoted to the position of Sergeant on May 12, 1996. Dennis was assigned to In-Service Training Division where he contributed to the development of the Law Enforcement Tactical Application Course (LETA C) that is now recognized as a Department-wide tactical school; and WHEREAS, Dennis was assigned to the Hollywood Area Community Resources Against Street Hoodlums (CRASH) on February 15, 1998. While he was assigned to CRASH, he led a team of 16 officers and his unit was.honored for their achievements in the suppression of violent gang crime; and WHEREAS, Serg<;ant Quiles was selected by the Chief of Police to assist with the planning for the 2000 Democratic Natioiuil Convention (DNC). He was selected for this position based on his expertise in ill<: ar.ea dignitary p~otection and tactical operations. The DNC was a complete success and resulted 'in Sergeant Quiles; recognition by the United States Secret Service; and WHEREAS, Dennis was promoted to Sergeant II in Continuing Education Division on October 22, 2000. While at Continuing Education Division, he was selected to be the Officer in Charge of the Arrest and Control Unit. During his tenure in the Arrest and Control unit, he attained his black belt and was also inducted into the United States of America Hall of Fame for his contributions to martial arts; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Quiles was assigned to the Defensive Tactics Section of Training Division on January 9, 2005. While he was assigned to the section, he served on numerous use of force review boards and was a member of the tactical review committee; and WHEREAS, He was assigned as the Officer in Charge of the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) unit of Training Division on January 1, 2006. As the Officer in Charge of the unit, he initially led a team of 7 instructors, but through his influence, he was able to increase the unit to 14 instructors. During his tour, an EVOC instructor under his direct supervision was awarded Officer of the Year for Training Division in 2008. In June of2009, the unit was formally recognized by the Los Angeles City Council for the high quality of training they provided, and the dedication, hard work, and conunitment displayed by the unit. The EVOC unit was awarded Unit of the Year in 2010 for Training Division, which was a direct reflection of the leadership provided by Sergeant Quiles; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Quiles, an outstanding employee and public servant, has served the residents of the City of Los Angeles well and faithfully, and has helped make the Los Angeles Police Department the finest law enforcement agency in the world: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED of this resolution the City Council of Los Angeles, does hereby conunend and congratulate Sergeant II Dennis W. Quiles for his years 39 years and 9 months of loyal and dedicated public service, and for upholding the fmest and highest traditions of the Los Angeles Police Department, and wishes him many years of continued success and happiness upon the occasion of his retirement. AprilS, 2011 ADOPTED APR 0 5 2011 lOS ANGELES &llY COUNCIL Form 99 CITY OF LOS ANGELES RESOLUTION CECILIA CABELLO WHEREAS, Cecilia Cabello distinguished herself as Senior Legislative Deputy, handling multiple policy areas as well as managing the Council Floor with aplomb; and WHEREAS, Cecilia Cabello worked to improve public safety in our neighborhoods through her efforts to stop the proliferation of illegal guns and artillery-style ammunition; and WHEREAS, Cecilia