RESOLUTION NO. XX-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA, IN
SUPPORT OF POLICE CHIEF FRENCH AND THE ENTIRE RICHMOND POLICE
DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond Mayor and City Council, community organizations, and community members express our appreciation and total support for Chief of Police, Bisa French, and her entire police staff of men and women in blue for their outstanding services to our community; and
WHEREAS, we recognize and honor the selfless and heroic service provided by the men and women of the Richmond Police Department; and WHEREAS, we rely on law enforcement officers to keep our neighborhoods safe, enforce our laws, and respond in times of crisis; and
WHEREAS, everyday law enforcement officers face the threat of violence and danger and routinely put their lives in jeopardy to defend others, potentially resulting in injury, disability, or even death; and
WHEREAS, these men and women by their distinctive service and dedicated efforts as law enforcement officers have earned our highest respect and deepest gratitude; and
WHEREAS, during council comments, Richmond City Mayor Tom Butts and Councilmembers express their appreciation for the resolution, and they encourage citizens to think about the risk law enforcement officers and their families face every day.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Richmond reiterate their continuing support and recognize the selfless and heroic service of law enforcement officers of the Richmond Police Department and their invaluable contributions in upholding justice, enforcing the rule of law, and protecting the innocent.
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I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on October 25, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT:
PAMELA CHRISTIAN
CLERK OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND
(SEAL)
Approved:
TOM BUTT
Mayor
Approved as to form:
DAVE ALESHIRE
City Attorney
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I certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Resolution No. xx-22, finally passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting held on October 25, 2022.
Pamela Christian, Clerk of the City of Richmond