HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01012005 - 2005-629 In the Matter of recognizing 40 years of service
by Warren E.Rupf,Sheriff and expressing }
appreciation for his contributions to
) RESOLUTION NO.2005/629
Contra Costa County and his;profession
WHEREAS,Sheriff Warren E.Rupf has completed 40 years of service with Contra Costa County in the Office
of the Sheriff,and
WHEREAS,Sheriff Rupf served four years in the United States Marine Corps before beginning his career in
the Office of the Sheriff,and
WHEREAS,Sheriff Rupf has worked for three Sheriffs and in virtually every classification in the Office of the
Sheriff before being appointed to the position of Sheriff on December 8,1992,;and
{ WHEREAS,Sheriff Rupf currently serves on the Executive Board of the California State Sheriffs' Association,
having 'servedas President'of that organization in 2002; is a member of the Contra Costa County.Police Chiefs'
Association and served as Chairman for the year 1999;is a member of the National Sheriffs'Association,having served
as Vice Chairman of the Marine/Water Safety Committee,is an Executive Board member of the Northern California
High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas, chairing their Finance Subcommittee, has served as President of the Bay
Counties Peace Officers' Association during the years 1995 and 1996; and.has seated on numerous Governor's Task
Forces,and
WHEREAS, 'Sheriff Rupf s interest and concerns for promoting recreational`boating and water safety
legislation and funding throughout the State led him to seek an appointment to the State of California Boating and
Waterways Commission, he was appointed. by Governor Wilson to the Commission in 199"7 and served consecutive
terms on that Commission until January,2005;and
WHEREAS; Sheriff'Rupf has successfully led'the Office of the Sheriff through difficult fiscal times while
maintaining and increasing the level of public protection in our County and,greatly enhancing community policing in
our neighborhoods;and
WHEREAS,Sheriff'Rupf,through Sheriff's Charities,Inc.,has been;,.deeply,involved in the charitable support
of community'service organizations,to include youth groups such as the Community Youth Center,the"West Contra
Costa Salesian'Boys and Girls Club,Martinez-Boys and Girls Club,and the East County Boys and Girls.Club,and
WHEREAS,Sheriff'Rupf has corrsistend proven to be a dynamic,'innovative leader in the law enforcement
field with a passionate dedication to the highest ideals of the profession;and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Rupf has been active in various community service oriented groups and has received
honors from the Outdoor Sportsmen's Coalition of California,1995 Peace Officer of the Year,.Boy Scouts of,America,
Mt. Diablo Silverado Council Silver Beaver Award; and from the Assistance League of Diablo Valley,'May 2000, the
Making a Difference Community Award.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa.County does hereby
publicly recognize and express its appreciation for the contribution Sheriff Warren E.Rupf has made to Contra Costa
County and to his profession during his 44 years of service.
PASSED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE Board of Supervisors members present this first day of
November,2005.
A V LE B.iJILKIffMA,CHAIR
District II Supervisor JOHN IOTA . IEPHO
r. District I Supervisor *' �' - + &strict III Supervisor
° MARK DeSAULNIER w-- FEDERAL D.GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
RESOLUTION NO. 2oo5J629
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken'
and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown,
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ATTESTED:NOVEMBER 1 2005
JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and County Administrator
By - Deputy Clerk»
RESOLUTION NO. 2005/629