HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 08011995 - 95-340 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring )
OFFICER KEVIN WISE as the ) RESOL UTION NO. 951340
1995 Blue Knight Awardee ) �.
WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus was formed in 1881 by Catholic men who were
predominately police officers and fire fighters; and
WHEREAS, today members of the Knights of Columbus enjoy such benefits as free life insurance
and tuition for their children to any Catholic school in the United States; and
WHEREAS, twelve years ago the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus began to honor police
officers, sheriff deputies, and fire fighters with the Blue Knight Award, the Gold Knight Award,
and the Red Knight Award, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the awardees, who do not have to members, are selected by their coworkers for their
outstanding service or a particular act of bravery; and
WHEREAS, this year's Blue Knight Award recipient is Officer Kevin Wise who has been a
member of the Concord Police Department for 18 years; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wise was selected for the Award for his exceptional service to the Concord
Police Department and for his willingness to donate his time and talents to his fellow officers
and to the community; and
WHEREAS, we are proud to have an officer of Kevin Wise's caliber working for the Concord
Police Department and wish him continued success with his career.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors honors OFFICER
KEVIN WISE as the recipient of the 1995 Blue Knight. Award.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON August 1, 1995, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
Mark DeSaulnier
Jim Rogerse,ffj``Smith
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ayle Bishop, Chdir Tom Torlakson
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an order entered on the Minutes
of said Board of Supervisors on the aforesaid date.
Witness my hand and the Seal of the Board of
Supervisors affixed this 1st day of August, 1995.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator.
By
Defl4y Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV