1989-40 Acknowledging Gordon LernerRESOLUTION NO. 40-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THS ACTIONS ABOVE AND BEYOND THE CALL OF
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DUTY OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER GORDON LEANER, NORTH PALM BEACH
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH.
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Safety is a law enforcement
oriented organization, offering services to the public at large;
and
WHEREAS, the area of Charleston County, South Carolina, was
devastated by the effects of Hurricane Hugo during September of
this year, causing many police officers of that area to lose homes
and possessions and work extended tours of duty; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Officer Gordon Lerner, out of concern
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for his fellow law enforcement officers in the Charleston County
area, traveled to the Charleston area on his own time to deliver
needed supplies to the law enforcement officers of the Charleston
County area; and
WHEREAS, Public Safety Officer Gordon Lerner performed law
enforcement duties in the Folly Beach area of Charleston County
voluntarily, to help relieve the overworked officers of that eight-
man Department;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ABSOLVED BY THB VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH
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PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the Mayor and Village Council of North Palm
Beach take great pride and pleasure in acknowledging the actions
above and beyond the call of duty of Public Safety Officer Gordon
Lerner, giving of his own time to help fellow officers in their
time of need, and representing the Village of North Palm Beach in
such a commendable manner.
section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
passage.
ATTES
Village Clerk