HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESO 9397RESOLUTION 9397 OF THE COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PALO ALTO EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
DENNY NEVERVE UPON HIS RETIREMENT
WHEREAS, for over 46 years Denny Neverve served the City of Palo Alto and its citizens as a member of
the Palo Alto Police Department from July 1967 to July 1997 as a full time police officer, and August 1997 to
February 2014 as a reserve police officer; and
WHEREAS, Denny Neverve served the Palo Alto community in all aspects of law enforcement, beginning
with the fourth watch foot patrol and traffic enforcement on a three wheeler; and
WHEREAS, Denny Neverve received over one hundred commendations, ranging from a notice of merit for
talking an armed suspect out of his weapon to a medal of valor for rescuing several citizens from burning homes
during the 1985 Foothills fire; and
WHEREAS, Denny Neverve was a pioneer of the evidence team and mastered the art of photography and
fingerprint collection, and he served in many capacities during his 30-yearlaw enforcement career as a full time
officer, including as a property and person crimes detective in Investigative Services, a warrant officer, and a
court liaison officer; and
WHEREAS, Denny Neverve served as a range master for over 28 years and as a hostage negotiator for 16
years, and he was awarded the Officer of the Year by the Lions Club in 1986 for his courage on the job; and
WHEREAS, Denny Neverve was the organizer of the memorial events for fallen Officers Gene Clifton,
Lester Cole, and Ted Brassinga.
WHEREAS, Denny Neverve purslled his 46 years and 7 months law enforcement career with sensitivity,
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 Denny Neverve for this
faithful and excellent service rendered to the City.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED: March 3,2014
APPROVED:
~RM:
City Attorney