HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9207Resolution No. 9207
Resolution of the Council of The
City Of Palo Alto Expressing Appreciation to Rebecca Lynn
Phillips upon her Retirement
WHEREAS, Rebecca Lynn Phillips served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens
as a member of the Palo Alto Police Department for 22 years, becoming a full-time
regular officer in July 1989, promoting to the rank of Agent in July 1996, and again
promoting to the rank of Sergeant in September 2002; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Phillips has served as a patrol supervisor, a Field Training
Officer, a Property Crimes Detective, a Special Problems Team member, an Internal
Affairs Team member, a First Aid and CPR Instructor, a Designated Rifle Officer, a
Bicycle Team member and supervisor, a Hostage Negotiation Team member and
. supervisor, and a Special Events supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Phillips has routinely created an atmosphere of consistency
and accountability while always providing honest feedback to her employees and
diligently addressing difficult issues with tenacity, patience, and fairness; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Phillips has received nearly 100 public and departmental
commendations distinguishing her commitment to public service and recognizing her
hard work and contributions to the field of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Phillips has pursued her career and duties with distinction,
loyalty, courtesy and professionalism, always mentoring and developing those who
worked for her and around her.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Palo Alto hereby commends the outstanding public service of Rebecca Lynn Phillips and
records its appreciation, as well as the appreciation of the citizens of this community,
upon her retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: NOVEMBER 7, 2011
AYES:
NOES:
BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
SHEPHERD
ABSENTIONS:
ABSENT: YEH
ATTEST: APPROVED:
dw~t&JJA City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney