City Council Agenda
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Memo to: |
Manteca City Council |
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From: |
Cassandra Candini-Tilton, City Clerk |
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Prepared by: |
Ana Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant III |
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Date: |
February 4, 2025 |
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Subject: |
Certificate presentation |
Recommendation:
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Certificate of recognition to Robert DesRuisseau
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Background:
Robert DesRuisseau (Crash n Burn Robert), age 13, born and raised in Manteca, CA. As a 12 year old Intermediate won 1st in multiple State Races throughout Northern California, including those held at Manteca, Hanford, Roseville, Ukiah, Reedley and Prunedale. Qualifying him to race at the Northern California State Finals held in Roseville, CA at Oak Creek BMX Track on Sept 15th 2024.Crash N Burn Robert won 1st in class in the races and for overall points! This qualified him for the invite to the 2024 Race of Champions known as R.O.C.
Race of Champion aka R.O.C is held annually on Thanksgiving Day at the Expo Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This race is invite only, containing the top 10 racers from each age group, and proficiency of each state. This meant well over 50 kids in the 12 intermediate group for Robert to compete against. After starting R.O.C. on Thanksgiving Day, and two days of racing, Robert dominated every lap, becoming the 12i ROC1 Champ of USA.
Fiscal Impact:
No Fiscal Impact
Documents Attached:
1. Attachment 1 - Certificate