HomeMy WebLinkAbout775 - Commending Police Department for Courage Under FireRESOLUTION NO. 775
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA
MESA COMMENDING THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA FOR ITS COURAGE, EFFICIENCY AND PROMPT
ACTION UNDER FIRE.
WHEREAS, the members of the Police Department of the City of Costa ■
Mesa have twice been exposed to lethal gun fire in recent weeks in the perform-
aace of their duties, and
WHEREAS, the officers involved conducted themselves with courage,
coolness and efficiency in the respective emergencies, refraining from unnecessary
return fire and reflecting their training as members of the Department; and
WHEREAS, this Council deems their action deserving of public recogni-
tion and commendation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Costa Mesa, that the Police Department of the City of Costa Mesa be, and the
members thereof are hereby, formally commended for courage, prompt and positive
action in the face of extreme hazards; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa
is hereby directed to transmit to the Police Department a copy of this resolution
in recognition of noteworthy public service.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of August, 1960.
fff y of Costa Mesa
ATPEST:
ClyCClerk of the Cit o Costa Mesa
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, A. C. SWARTZ, 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. 775 was duly and regularly passed
and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting
thereof held on the 15th day of August, 1960, by unanimous vote.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Seal of the City of Costa Mesa this 16th day of August, 1960.
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City Clerk and ex-offircio Clerk of the
City Council of the City of Costa Mesa
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