2005-112 Renaming Public Safety Bldg. after Chief John S. AtwaterRESOLUTION 112-2005
• A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM
BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE PLACEMENT OF A PLAQUE
OR MONUMENT OF A PERMANENT NATURE AT THE VILLAGE PUBLIC SAFETY
COMPLEX LOCATED AT 560 U.S. HIGHWAY 1, NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
DEDICATING AND NAMING THE BUILDING AFTER CHIEF JOHN S. ATWATER IN
RECOGNITION OF HIS TIRELESS AND DEDICATED SERVICE AND CONTRIBUTION
IN THE ORGANIZATION, DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY IN
THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH; AND, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, John S. Atwater dedicated his life to public safety while serving with the Federal
Bureau of Investigation and as the Director of Public Safety for the Village of North Palm
Beach; and
WHEREAS, Chief John S. Atwater headed the North Palm Beach Department of Public Safety
from 1978 through 1987 and again from 1998 until 1999, in excess often (10) years and for two
terms; and
WHEREAS, Chief John S. Atwater, through his tireless and dedicated service to public safety,
contributed to the development of accountability and professionalism within the North Palm
Beach Department of Public Safety.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, does hereby
authorize and direct the placement of a plaque or monument of a permanent nature at the Village
Public Safety Complex located at 560 U.S. Highway 1, North Palm Beach, Florida, dedicating
and naming the building after Chief John S. Atwater in recognition of his tireless and dedicated
service and contribution in the organization, development and operation of Public Safety in the
Village of North Palm Beach.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2005.
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