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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.
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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.
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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
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