HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 08011995 - 95-342 IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter of Honoring )
DEPUTY MICHAEL FISHER as the ) RESOLUTION NO. 951342
1995 Gold Knight Awardee )
WHEREAS, the Knights of Columbus was formed in 1881 by Catholic men who were
predominately police officers and firefighters; 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 Gold Knight Award recipient is Contra Costa County Sheriffs Deputy
Michael Fisher, who has been a member of the Sheriff's Office for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Fisher was selected for the Award for his outstanding ability, work ethic,
and attention to details and for his remarkable level of knowledge of known criminals, their
habits, and methods of operation; and
WHEREAS, we are proud to have a law enforcement officer of Deputy Fisher's caliber working
for Contra Costa. County and wish him continued success with his career.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors honors DEPUTY
MICHAEL FISHER as the recipient of the 1995 Gold Knight Award.
PASSED AND ADOPTED ON August 1, 1995, by a unanimous vote of the Board members
present.
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Mark DeSaulnier
Ji ogers Jeff Smith
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Gayle Bishop, Chair 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 ~
Dowy Clerk
Introduced by Supervisor
Mark DeSaulnier, District IV
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