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IN THE MATTER OF HONORING RESOLUTION NO. 2008/62
MASTER OFFICER DON LAWSON,
CONCORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
OFFICER OF THE YEAR
WHEREAS,Master Officer Don Lawson is the 2008 Concord Police Officer of the Year;and
WHEREAS, Officer Lawson has served the citizens of Concord as a police officer since November 7,
1983;and
WHEREAS, Officer Lawson has served on special assignment with the Crime Scene Investigation Bureau
and Financial Crimes Unit in which he has continued to provide exceptional service to the residents
of Concord;and
WHEREAS, Officer Lawson values the needs of the community, as demonstrated by the testimonials of
the many Concord residents he has assisted;and
WHEREAS, Officer Lawson has consistently led his various squads in assigned reports and hazardous
citations which has led to a high quality of life for the residents of Concord;and
WHEREAS, Officer Lawson demonstrates his leadership skills and commitinent to positive traditions and
values in mentoring younger officers in the department as he nears his own retirement;and
WHEREAS, he regularly meets with members of the public and business community to listen to their
concerns and ensure their well-being;and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County
hereby recognizes the invaluable contributions of Master Officer Don Lawson and congratulates
him on being named the 2008 Concord Police Officer of the Year.
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FEDERAL D. GLOVER
Chair
District V Supervisor
J N GIOIA GAY EUI KEMA
I
tri t I Supervisor District II Supervisor
N. PIEPHO SUSAN A. BO ILLA
District III Supervisor 5 E L District IV Supervisor
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken
n, and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date
shown:
40 ATTESTED: January 22,2008
JOHN CULLEN, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and County
COU21Administrator ,
By Deputy
Introduced by Supervisor Susan A. Bonilla, District IV