Jerry Ronan was awarded the 2021 Jared Sidney Torrance award by the Torrance Mayor and City Council on Tuesday, Dec 7th in the Council Chamber. His colleagues, neighbors and friends gathered as he was honored and was bestowed this award. Jerry was unable to attend due to illness. Jerry had resigned his Torrance Historical Society board member post in October. He passed away Thursday, December 9th, 2021.
The Jared Sidney Torrance Award was established in 1984. Recipients are chosen by the Mayor for their sustained service to the community. Presented by the Torrance City Council, the award recognizes citizens who have served the community continuously throughout their lifetime of leadership and dedication. Past recipients of the Jared Sidney Torrance Award include former elected and appointed officials, and exceptional community leaders who have served our community generously.
Jerry is featured in Faces of Torrance January, 2015 – Torrance CitiCABLE – Jerry Ronan,and in Senior Scene. The Senior Scene segment begins at approximately 12:30. The award presentation is available on YouTube. The segment begins at approximately 8:00 minutes.