2001/04/10 City Council Resolution (4)RESOLUTION N0. 2009 ---7A
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Acknowledge and Commend
SERGEANT DONALD WAGNER
For being Selected by the Santa Rosa Exchange Club as
SONOMA COUNTY PEACE OFFICER OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS, in the early morning of May 4, 2000, the Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety received numerous 9 -1 -1 calls from terrified
residents reporting shots being fired at homes, vehicles, and people in the Rancho Verde Mobile Home Community; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Donald Wagner and Public Safety Officers Daniel Marquez, Michael Bates and Joseph Fry were dispatched to the scene
to investigate; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wagner observed an armed suspect and ordered him to stop and drop the gun. Instead, the suspect began to fire on
Sergeant Wagner and gunfire was exchanged; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Wagner displayed the highest degree of bravery in confronting a suspect who was found to be better armed with two
handguns as well as protected by a bullet -proof vest; and
WHEREAS, at great risk to his own life, Sergeant Wagner fulfilled his oath and mission to protect the community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park recognizes Sonoma County Peace Offi Roof the earer for his
heroic actions and congratulates him for being selected by the Santa Rosa Exchange
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 2h day of April, 2001.
ItyCITY OF ROHNERT PA
Ma J-�CouncijLlmembers
AY Flores, Reilly, Spiro, Vidak Martinez and Mayor Mackenzie