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RESOLUTION NUMBER ~Ot)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HONORING
LT. COLONEL THOMAS E. LASSER
WHEREAS, from time to time, the opportunity arises to recognize and show
appreciation to those individuals who honor and serve our country
with patriotism, loyalty and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Lt. Colonel Thomas E. Lasser is such a person, with a
distinguished military career spanning over thirty-six years of
service to our country and is now retiring from his position as the
Los Alamitos Army Airfield Commander; and
WHEREAS, born into a military family, Lt. Colonel Lasser upheld the family
tradition of patriotism, earned his wings in 1966 to fly "Huey's" and
"Chinooks" in Vietnam for two tours, ultimately logging more than
1 000 helicopter missions in Vietnam and almost 1800 combat
hours. He is a Master Army Aviator with over 6,000 flyer hours;
and
WHEREAS, completing his combat duty with honor, Lt, Col. Lasser's
decorations were many and include the Distinguished Flying Cross,
Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal
with 35 Oak Leaf Clusters, as well as various commendations,
service awards and campaign ribbQns; and
WHEREAS, in 1972, Lt. Col. Lasser continued his military commitment in the
California Army National Guard and served as "Chinook" Battalion
Commander before joining the Joint Forces Training Base in 1991
to become the Los Alamitos Army Airfield Commander in 1996.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach hereby honors and commends
Lt. Colonel Thomas E. Lasser
For his impressive record of service to our Country in the California National
Guard and the United States Army and for his promotion of positive relationships
between the surrounding communities and the Los Alamitos Army Airfield. On
behalf of the Seal Beach community, best wishes are offered for continued
success in his future endeavors.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach on the Eleventh Day of June in the Year Two Thousand - One
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE )SS
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
I, Joanne M Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby certify that the I
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number j)Q"tf on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by ~Council of
the City o~ tiljal Beach, at a r gul r meeting thereof held on the
II!!> day of ,2001. ,
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