HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-21 RESOLUTION NO. R2015-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, SHOWING SUPPORT AND
RECOGNITION OF THE FRIENDSWOOD POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
WHEREAS, the members of law enforcement of the City of Friendswood play an
important role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of our citizens; and
WHEREAS,just as police officers never let down their guard, we must never let slide
our gratitude. We extend our thanks not only in times of tragedy, but for every tragedy averted--
every accident avoided because a patrol officer took a drunk driver off the streets, every child
made safer because a criminal was brought to justice, every life saved because police officers
raced to the scene. In other words,we must show gratitude every day; and
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon us as citizens of this great community to support
members of law enforcement and to alert them to criminal activity which in turn will help to
reduce crime; and
WHEREAS, it is important that our citizens recognize the duties and responsibilities of
their police department and know that members of our police department serve the people by
safeguarding life and property, protecting them against violence and disorder, and protecting the
innocent against deception and the weak against oppression and intimidation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS:
Section 1. I Kevin M. Holland, Mayor of the City of Friendswood, and on behalf of
City Council and the citizens of Friendswood, hereby express our appreciation and give our
support to the Friendswood Police Department for their outstanding service and dedication to our
community.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September,2015.
Kevin M. Ho l and
Mayor
ATTEST:
FFRIEND* .
Melinda Welsh, TRMC
City Secretary
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