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Adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Angelita Felix-Vallejo, Senior Deputy Probation Officer, upon her retirement from the Probation Department with over 30 years of dedicated public service to Solano County
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Probation Department recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt a resolution and plaque of appreciation honoring Angelita Vallejo-Felix, Senior Deputy Probation Officer, upon her retirement from the Probation Department, with over 30 years of dedicated public service to Solano County.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
Angelita Vallejo-Felix began her employment with Solano County in the Public Health Department on December 04, 1995. Angelita joined the Probation Department as a Deputy Probation Officer on May 13, 2001, and was promoted to Senior Deputy Probation Officer on June 19, 2005.
Angelita provided over three decades of service to the Solano County community and was influential in many ways and through different assignments within the Department, applying professional skills and a compassionate approach to the supervision, support, and guidance of probation clients.
During her career with Probation, Angelita worked with clients in both the Juvenile and Adult Divisions, in the following assignments: Juvenile Sex Offender, Placement and Intake, Domestic Violence, Post-Release Community Supervision, Intensive/General Supervision, the Center for Positive Change, Offender Link/Placement, and the Adult Court Unit. Her years of work with at-risk youth involved providing support, supervision, and a caring disposition. Her work with adult clients proceeded no differently, as she continued to exemplify what it is to show care, all while working collaboratively and building effective relationships with law enforcement agencies and community partners throughout the county.
Angelita was instrumental in the development of the Probation Enforcement & Search Team, the Probation Department’s Field Officer and Firearms Training, and the Post-Release Community Supervision/Realignment Unit. She played an important role in the Department’s Employee Development Program, was a Department Training Instructor and Group Facilitator, and contributed to the development and implementation of evidence-based practices, cognitive behavior therapy groups. Seeing value in wellness and in acknowledging others, Angelita served as a Department Wellness Ambassador and was a member of the awards committee.
Recognized for her leadership qualities and exemplary work with clientele, Angelita was promoted to Senior Deputy Probation Officer and later assigned to the Adult Court Investigations Unit, where she was a proficient writer, conducted thorough investigations, prepared detailed reports, and completed accurate assessments used to provide the Court with a suitable recommendation to assist in making informed sentencing decisions. Angelita ended her career with Probation in a pivotal role in the Department’s New Hire Training and Development Program. She participated in training new staff in the Adult Court Investigations Unit, where her expertise was invaluable and integral to the program’s success. Angelita has impacted the lives of many throughout her Probation career in her role as a Probation Officer, colleague, and trainer.
Angelita Vallejo-Felix enters retirement, the absence of her expertise and dedication to public safety will be felt, but her impact will endure through the practices, values, and connections she helped cultivate throughout her time with Probation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The costs associated with preparing the agenda item are nominal and absorbed by the Department’s FY2025/26 Working Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution materials and plaque are included in the Board’s FY2025/26 Working Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board could choose not to adopt the resolution and plaque of appreciation. This is not recommended as this is an opportunity to recognize Angelita Vallejo-Felix dedication and contributions to Solano County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
There is no other agency involvement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION