RESOLUTION NO. 2022-0127 (Sponsor: Honorable Ronald Christopher Glenn L. Ariosa) "A RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY DECLARING MAJOR GENERAL GENEROSO M. PONIO, PA, COMMANDING GENERAL-FIRST INFANTRY "TABAK" DIVISION, AS ADOPTED SON OF THE CITY OF PAGADIAN" WHEREAS, Major General Generoso M. Ponio, PA, during his tour of duty as the Commanding General of the First Infantry "Tabak" Division, has been instrumental in the declaration of Pagadian City as Insurgency-Free following the dismantling of the two (2) units of the New People's Army (NPA) operating in the province of Zamboanga del Sur--which declaration has greatly contributed to the relatively peaceful and orderly situation of the city as well as the realization of the long desire of the Pagadianons for lasting peace; WHEREAS, Major General Ponio had also demonstrated outstanding leadership and dedicated service when he played a significant role and provided all necessary support to the city government's fight against the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19); WHEREAS, such gestures exhibited by Major General Generoso M. Ponio are indicative of his earnest efforts and all-out support to the people of Pagadian and bespeaks of his personal zeal to extend the services of the government where such are most needed; WHEREAS, the entire populace of Pagadian City humbly acknowledges with gratefulness this auspicious deed of Major General Generoso M. Ponio such that it is only fitting to accord him the privilege of becoming its "Adopted Son;" NOW, THEREFORE, on seconded motion of Honorable Ronald Christopher Glenn L. Ariosa, be it RESOLVED to officially declare, as this body hereby officially declares Major General Generoso M. Ponio, PA, Commanding General-First Infantry "Tabak" Division, as Adopted Son of the City of Pagadian; RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Major General Generoso M. Ponio, PA, through His Honor, City Mayor Samuel S. Co, for information, guidance and reference. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing resolution. BALDOMERO FERNANDEZ City Vice Mayor/Presiding Officer Verified: JESUS B. BAJAMUNDE, JR. SP Member/Floor Leader Attested: ELKID P. NACUA Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod