HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12071993 - 1.5 (2) IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY,'STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In the Matter Commending )
Chief Earnest R. Clements )
Upon the Occasion of His )
Retirement 1 Resolution No. 93/6 8 6
WHEREAS, Earnest R. Clements, became the City of Richmond's Police Chief on
September 23, 1983 following his rise through the ranks of that department; and
WHEREAS, Chief Clements served as Deputy Chief of Police January 12, 1982 to
September 23, 1983; served as Captain from April 11, 1978 to January 12, 1982;
served as Lieutenant from January 21, 1973 to January 12, 1982; served as
Sergeant November 1, 1970 to January 21, 1973; and was a Patrolman from July
1, 1965 to November 1, 1970; and
WHEREAS, after receiving his Bachelors Degree in Administration of Justice
(Magna Cum Laude), Chief Clements continued his education by attending many
law enforcement classes throughout his career; and
WHEREAS, many others benefitted from his knowledge of law enforcement when
he taught courses at Contra Costa and Los Medanos Community Colleges as well
as to fellow officers; and
WHEREAS, Chief Clements has been affiliated with the Contra Costa County
Police Chiefs Association, California Police Chiefs Association, International
Chiefs of Police, California Peace Officers Association and the F.B.I. National
Academy Associates; and
WHEREAS, he has also been active in community activities through service on the
Girls Club Incorporated, Salvation Army and BOOST boards as well as holding
membership in the Richmond Rotary Club.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra
Costa County commends Chief Earnest R. Clement for his outstanding career with
the City of Richmond and for the positive influence his leadership has had; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors wishes the Chief
and his wife, JoAnn, good health and much happiness upon the occasion of his
retirement.
Introduced by: Passed and adopted by unanimous votes of those
Tom Powers, Supervisors present on
First District Supervisor
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.
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator..
By:
Deputy Clerk