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Taft Chamber reading honors resident who secured water truck to save July fireworks show
Summary
At the July 15 Taft City Council meeting, Dr. Cathy Orin of the Taft Chamber of Commerce read a proclamation honoring Rex Cooper for securing a water truck that allowed the Independence Day fireworks show to proceed after a last‑minute equipment shortage and weather concerns.
Dr. Cathy Orin, representing the Taft Chamber of Commerce, used the public‑comment period at the July 15, 2025, Taft City Council meeting to deliver a proclamation honoring Rex Cooper for actions that saved the community’s Independence Day fireworks event.
Orin told the council that the fireworks delivery and display faced several problems, including wind and air‑quality concerns, the late arrival of portable…
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