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RESOLUTION 7618
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RONALD E. BIERMAN
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Ronald E. Bierman served the City of Palo Alto
and its citizens as a member of the Palo Alto Police Department
from May 7, 1973, through August 20, 1996; and
WHEREAS, Ronald E. Bierman's work assignments included
the Field Services Division, Support Services, and the Traffic
Team, and in 1975 he served as the "resident police officer" in the
Palo Alto Foothills; and
WHEREAS, Ronald E. Bierman familiarized himself with some
of the lesser known areas of the City and assisted in the
correction of several hazardous and nuisance conditions; and
WHEREAS, Ronald E. Bierman became one of the original
Reserve Training Officers and was responsible for organizing and
modifying many of the training procedures; and
WHEREAS, Ronald E. Bierman received over 40 commendations
for such things as his arrest of a residential burglar, his use of
CPR that saved the life of a two -year -old child, his efforts to
locate missing persons, and his presentations made for numerous
students; and
WHEREAS, Ronald E. Bierman pursued his 23 -year law
enforcement career with loyalty, courtesy, and professionalism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public
service of Ronald E. Bierman and records its appreciation, as well
as the appreciation of the citizens of this community, upon his
retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: September 9, 1996
AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, KNISS, MCCOWN, SCHNEIDER, SIMITIAN,
WHEELER
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: ROSENBAUM
ATTEST: APPROVED:
thAas
Mayor