HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9210Resolution No. 9210
Resolution of the Council of the City of Palo Alto
Expressing Appreciation to Scott T. Wong
Upon His Retirement
WHEREAS, Scott T. Wong served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens as a member
of the Palo Alto Police Department for 29 years, becoming a full-time regular officer in
June 1982, promoting to the rank:. of Agent in May 1993, promoting to the rank of
Sergeant in March 1996, and then promoting to the rank: of Lieutenant in July 2009; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Wong has served as a Field Training Officer, a Property
Crimes Detective, a Recruiting Team member, SWAT Team member, Internal Affairs
Team member, founding member of the Specialized Traffic Accident Reconstruction
Team, Secretary and three-term President of the Palo Alto Peace Officers' Association,
patrol supervisor, Body Crimes Detective supervisor, Field Training supervisor, STAR
Team supervisor, Traffic Team supervisor, K-9 Team manager, and founding President
of the Palo Alto Police Managers' Association; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Wong has routinely created an atmosphere of consistency and
accountability while always providing honest feedback to his employees, and always
addressing difficult issues with tenacity, patience, and fairness; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Wong has received over 150 public and departmental
commendations, including ten Notice of Achievement Awards, and a Notice of Merit
Award, distinguishing his professionalism and commitment to public service, and
recognizing his hard work and contributions to the field of law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, Lieutenant Wong has pursued his career and duties diligently with
distinction, loyalty, courtesy and a sense of humor, always mentoring and developing
those who worked for him and around him.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Palo Alto hereby
commends the outstanding public service of Scott T. Wong and records its' appreciation, as well
as the appreciation of the citizens of this community, upon his retirement.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: NOVEMBER 14,2011
AYES: BURT, ESPINOSA, HOLMAN, KLEIN, PRICE, SCHARFF, SCHMID,
SHEPHERD,YEH
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ABSENTIONS:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney