HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 10162007 - C.34 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.Gxeek 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 techniques 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 Soberanes:for his dedication to
the Walnut Creek Police Department and the citizens it serves.
ARI'N.PIEPHO
Chair
District III Su et-visor
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SUSAN A.BONILLA FEDERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supen7isor District V Supervisor
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