CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Local resident William “Bill” Heiser was a dedicated volunteer in the Citrus Heights community who passed away in May 2019. The Citrus Heights City Council presented a proclamation to Heiser’s family on September 12 to honor his contributions to the City.

Councilmember Steve Miller said, “I first met Bill about three and a half years ago at the C-Bar-C Dog Park. He was there every morning. I didn’t know his name back then, but I knew his dog’s name. … “We really value our volunteers here in Citrus Heights, and unfortunately Bill passed away in May, and I found out by going to the dog park and he wasn’t there. It was the first day I hadn’t seen him there.”

Councilmember Miller read a proclamation, stating, “Bill Heiser served the community of Citrus Heights as a devoted volunteer who had a love for dogs. He spent decades volunteering with Pet Owners Organization of Citrus Heights, or POOCH, and was one of the early pioneers in helping to bring C-Bar-C Dog Park, that we all love and enjoy today, to Citrus Heights. Bill spent countless hours keeping the C-Bar-C Dog Park clean. … Bill was loved by all he met and was a dedicated friend to many. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.” Heiser will be remembered for his “kindness and willingness to help the community in any way he could,” said Councilmember Miller.