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RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALO ALTO
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO LAWRENCE PETERSON
UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, Lawrence Peterson has served the City of Palo
Alto and its citizens as a member of the Palo Alto Police
Department from November 1963 through December 1995; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Peterson served the Palo Alto community
in all aspects of law enforcement, beginning with the fourth watch
footbeat and parking enforcement on a three-wheeler; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Peterson was promoted to rank of
Sergeant in June 1979 and then to Lieutenant in July 1995; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Peterson served in many capacities
during his 32 -year law enforcement career, including as a
motorcycle officer between 1967 and 1971, as a detective in
Investigative Services in the Crimes Against Persons position, and
as Sergeant of the Traffic Division; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Peterson oversaw the Evidence Team, was
an integral part of the Field Training Program for new officers,
and was involved in the program as a line level officer and a
supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Peterson was recognized as being the
"most senior" person selected for the Special Weapons and Tactics
Team (S.W.A.T.); and
WHEREAS, Lawrence Peterson pursued his 32 -year law
enforcement career with dignity, loyalty, fairness, courtesy, and
professionalism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of
the City of Palo Alto hereby gratefully records and extends its
sincere appreciation and the appreciation of the community to
Lawrence Peterson for his faithful and excellent service rendered
to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: December 18, 1995
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AYES: ANDERSEN, FAZZINO, HUBER, KNISS, MCCOWN, ROSENBAUM,
SIMITIAN, WHEELER
NOES:
ABSTENTIONS:
ABSENT: SCHNEIDER
ATTEST:{ APPROVED: I • •
Mayor