HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 121775D - Thanks And Appreciation To The Police Department - 12_17_1975KJ/ dw 191900
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, there have been many recent incidents of hostages being
taken for criminal purposes in the United States and throughout the world;
and
WHEREAS, there have been numerous cases of personal injury and
even death to the hostages, citizens or law enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, there have been two situations in Lubbock in the past
year when hostages have been taken by armed men; and
WHEREAS, the Lubbock Police Department has responded to both
situations with unusual skill and intelligence; and
WHEREAS, both situations were successfully resolved without the
Lubbock Police Department firing a single shot, and without any personal
injury; NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the members of the City Council, on behalf of the citizens of
the City of Lubbock, do hereby express our thanks and appreciation to the
Police Department for the ability they exhibit in their protection of the
citizens and the exceptional coolness, bravery and expertise they have
demonstrated in these particular situations.
Passed by the City Council this 17th day of December ,
197�.
ROY B S, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Treva Phillips, City Secretary -Treasurer
APPR VED AS TO FORM:
Fred O. Sen er, 1 Jr., City At ney