2009/07/28 City Council Resolution 2009-71Resolution No. 2009 -71
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring
WILLIAM LAWRENCE
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
On the Occasion of his Retirement
W HEREAS, William (Bill) Lawrence has retired after 12 years of outstanding, dedicated service to
service to the Department of Public Safety and to the citizens of Rohnert Park; and
W HEREAS, the City Council and staff are appreciative of the dependable and highly professional
ork performed by Bill and wish to note his reputation as a dedicated employee; and
W HEREAS, Bill began his second career as a Public Safety Officer with the City of Rohnert Park
Park after retiring from active duty in the United States Coast Guard; and
WHEREAS, during his distinguished Public Safety career, Bill served in many facets to include Patrol
Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training officer, and Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
(D.A.R.E.) Instructor, he also held the ranks of Firefighter and Driver /Operator Engineer; and
and
WHEREAS, as a Public Safety Detective, Bill completed the Robert Presley Institute of Criminal
Criminal Investigation course work, trained to become a certified Polygraph Examiner,
investigated numerous sensitive and involved cases with a professionalism and tenacity that was
was recognized by associates both inside and outside of the Public Safety Department; and
WHEREAS, Bill received numerous accolades throughout his career from the Department and the
the community for his unwavering sense of duty and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Bill was committed to reducing underage drinking via various ABC related operations
operations and was a Redwood Awards winner in Sonoma County which celebrates efforts to
reduce youth drinking.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that a copy
copy of this Resolution be suitably prepared and presented to Officer William Lawrence as evidence
evidence of the appreciation, esteem, respect, and affection in which he is held.
ATTEST:
DULYAND REGULARLY a Q T_F.D this 28t' day of July, 2009.
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