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HomeMy WebLinkAbout65-19 - Commending Lt. William M. Savage "Officer of the Year"M RESOLUTION N0. 65-19 A RESOLUTION OF TIE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA COMMENDING LIEUTENANT WILLIAM M. SAVAGE, "OFFICER OF THE YEAR," FOR HIS LONG AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF TI{E COSTA W1D-MA`5, LieutenantCITYOF WilliamMESA. M. Savage, Bureau Commander of the Technical Services Bureau of the Police Department, has distinguished himself by work above and beyond the call of duty during his ten years of service; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Savage developed the Costa Mesa Search and Rescue unit from a single jeep to the present completely equipped fleet of nine vehicles and three trailers, and has been often called upon by other Police Departments as an instructor in rescue training; and WHEREAS, he as participated in many other community services by providing commmsications, lights and special equipment and has devoted many hours of time to events in the public interest; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Savage eras instrumental in establishing Explorer Post WHEREAS, he serves as Assistant Director of Civil Defense and is largely responsible for the Civil Defense program developed by the City of Costa Mesa; and WHERP]AS, he has always been ready to respond to any call, regardless of time; has assisted in many medical aid emergencies, and has contributed many hours of noncompensated time in the maintenance of search and rescue equipment; and WHEREAS, the Costa Mesa Exchange Club has chosen Lieutenant Savage as "Officer of the Year" of the Costa Mesa Police Department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, that Lieutenant William M. Savage is hereby formally commended for his long and outstanding record of distinguished service to his City, and this City Council hereby expresses its appreciation of his unstinting devotion to duty and his many contributions to the Police Department and the community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa is hereby directed to enter this Resolution in the permanent records of the City of Costa Mesa and transmit a certified copy to Lieutenant William M. Savage. 198, Boy Scouts of America, and turas chosen Explorer Advisor of the year by the Del b1ar District for 1964; and WHEREAS, he serves as Assistant Director of Civil Defense and is largely responsible for the Civil Defense program developed by the City of Costa Mesa; and WHERP]AS, he has always been ready to respond to any call, regardless of time; has assisted in many medical aid emergencies, and has contributed many hours of noncompensated time in the maintenance of search and rescue equipment; and WHEREAS, the Costa Mesa Exchange Club has chosen Lieutenant Savage as "Officer of the Year" of the Costa Mesa Police Department; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, that Lieutenant William M. Savage is hereby formally commended for his long and outstanding record of distinguished service to his City, and this City Council hereby expresses its appreciation of his unstinting devotion to duty and his many contributions to the Police Department and the community; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa is hereby directed to enter this Resolution in the permanent records of the City of Costa Mesa and transmit a certified copy to Lieutenant William M. Savage. m PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 1965. Ma r of the City of Costa Mesa AT'_'GST: City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COET= OF ORANGE ) SS. CITY OF COSTA MESA ) I, C. K. PRIEST, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa, hereby certify that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 65-19 was duly and regularly adopted by the said City Council on the 15th day of February, 1965. IN WITNESS 4111EREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 16th day of February, 1965. City Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa i i i