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IN THE MATTER OF RESOLUTION NO.2007/569
HONORING WALNUT CREEK
POLICE CHIEF TOM SOBERANES
ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Tom Soberanes, Walnut Creek Police Chief, is retiring on September 30, 2007 after
spending 35 years—his entire career=with the Walnut Creek Police Department;and
WHEREAS, Tom Soberanes launched his career with the.Department:.as an 18—year-old cadet in
1972,and became a sworn officer only two years later;and
WHEREAS, Tom Soberanes was the first in Walnut Creek's history to be promoted to Chief from
within the Department. Soberanes has held the ranks of Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant,
Captain and Chief.He became Chief on December 30,2000;and
WHEREAS, Colleagues say Soberanes embraced new technology, such as advanced report and
record management systems, and the latest law enforcement tedriiques in the area such as
those for crime scene investigation and interrogation;and .
WHEREAS,Among his contributions to the community,:Soberanes pioneered the CarFit automobile
safety checkup for seniors and led the law enforcement course for the regional occupational
program at Las Lomas High School;and
WHEREAS, Tom Soberanes, a Walnut Creek Resident,.will.be:spending his retirement years with
his wife and grandchildren; and, at leastpart-time; he. will also be working for the U.S.
Department of Agriculture,investigating cases of illegal transport of plant and animals;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of-Contra Costa County does
hereby honor Walnut Creek Police Department Chief.Tom Soberanesjor his dedication to
the Walnut Creek Police Departinerit and the citizens it serves.
\ �kARY N.PIEPHO
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ABSENT District III Supervisor/
JOHN GIOIA GAYLE B.UILKEi14A
District I Supervisor District II Supervisor
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SUSAN-A.BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
..ti.,.; I hereby certife that this is a talc and correct copy of an action taken
and entered nn the nvnutes of the Ponrd of Supca-isors on the date
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Os IOItN CtILLISN, Clerk of the Hoard of Supen'isars and Count,•
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