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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC AG PKT 2001-06-11 Supplemental Information - Dan Dosery Story, from Steve CushmanJun 11 u1 ul:onp Memo To: Joane Yeo, City Clerk From: Steve Cushman, Lifeguard Chief onto: 06 /11/01 Ra; DAN DOSERY STORY Dan Dorsey came to the City of Seal Beach in 1946, just after World War II. For the next 31 years, he lived in Seal Beach, and although he now resides in Long Beach, he remains a dedicated employee to the City of Seal Beach for over 41 years. In 1959, Dan began his service for the city as a seawall lifeguard. Over the next 34 years, he rose through the ranks to achieve the positions of Lieutenant and ultimately Chief of the Lifeguard Department pausing only to serve his country as in the Navy during the mid 1960's. After an Honorable discharge, he returned to the city and continued working as a lifeguard. During his tenure he attained a Master's Degree in Public Administration from California State University Long Beach, and continued to serve as a lifeguard until 1994. He continued to augment his service as Assistant to the City Manager for the next 7 years. That brings us to today. With over 40 years of service to the City of Seal Beach, Dan Dorsey has dedicated his entire life to lifesaving and public service. He has touched countless lives, and saved even more. Thank you. • Page 1 JLH -11 -2081 15:17 562 598 8560 96: P.01 City of Seal Beach Lifeguard Dept. Memo To: Joane Yeo, City Clerk From: Steve Cushman, Lifeguard Chief onto: 06 /11/01 Ra; DAN DOSERY STORY Dan Dorsey came to the City of Seal Beach in 1946, just after World War II. For the next 31 years, he lived in Seal Beach, and although he now resides in Long Beach, he remains a dedicated employee to the City of Seal Beach for over 41 years. In 1959, Dan began his service for the city as a seawall lifeguard. Over the next 34 years, he rose through the ranks to achieve the positions of Lieutenant and ultimately Chief of the Lifeguard Department pausing only to serve his country as in the Navy during the mid 1960's. After an Honorable discharge, he returned to the city and continued working as a lifeguard. During his tenure he attained a Master's Degree in Public Administration from California State University Long Beach, and continued to serve as a lifeguard until 1994. He continued to augment his service as Assistant to the City Manager for the next 7 years. That brings us to today. With over 40 years of service to the City of Seal Beach, Dan Dorsey has dedicated his entire life to lifesaving and public service. He has touched countless lives, and saved even more. Thank you. • Page 1 JLH -11 -2081 15:17 562 598 8560 96: P.01