RES-8979 Appreciation for Dean Richards for His Service as Interim Chief of PoliceRESOLUTION NO. 8979
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF ORANGE EXPRESSING
APPRECIATION TO DEAN RICHARDS FOR
HIS SERVICE AS INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
WHEREAS, DARRELL DEAN RICHARDS was retained as Interim Chief of
Police on October 16, 1997, on an interim basis and continued to serve in that capacity
until July 20,1998; and
WHEREAS, while serving in this capacity, Mr. Richards proved himself to be a
reliable and knowledgeable Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, during this period Chief Richards was able to implement
improvements to the operations of the City's Police Department and to keep the City
Council apprised of the restructuring activities; and
WHEREAS, Chief Richards' thirty-year experience with the City of
Orange Police Department proved to be an invaluable asset not only to the department but to
the entire community;
and WHEREAS, Chief Richards demonstrated excellent leadership skills
III strengthening the City of Orange Police Department "team" efforts;
and WHEREAS, Chief Richards was recognized for his community concerns
and contributions from all three Orange Rotary Clubs;
and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that Chief Richards made a
major ommitment to the City which placed his retirement plans on "
hold".NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City
of Orange expresses its appreciation to Chief Richards for the professionalism
and leadership which he contributed during his time as Interim Chief of
Police.ADOPTED this 14th day ofJuly,
1998.
ATTEST:
L ayor oIthe City of
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly and regularly adopted by
the City Council ofthe City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the 141 day of
July, 1998, by the following vote:
AYES:COUNCIL MEMBERS: MURPHY, SLATER, COONTZ. SPURGEON.
ALVAREZ
NOES:COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT:COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
ABSTAIN:COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE
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