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COUNTY OF BUTTE; STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Resolution No. os-oso
RESOL UTION RECOGNIZING
BUTTE COUNTYSHERIFF'S OFFICE VOLUNTEERS
WHEREAS, April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and the Butte
County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize the hundreds of volunteers who have
dedicated hundreds of thousands ol~ hours to this Ottice and the community.
WHEREAS, the STARS program has over 1 15 members who do an exceptional
job as the "eyes and ears"' of the Sheriff's Office. Since its inception in ] 993, STARS
personnel have volunteered more than 412,000 hours to the Sheriff's Office, other law
enforcement agencies, and the citizens of Butte County. STARS personnel have patrolled
in excess of 614,000 miles of county streets and roads and continuously participate in
numerous crime prevention activities.
WHEREAS, the Butte County Sheriffs Reserve Deputies have spent countless
hours working as extra help Deputy Sheriffs on patrol, investigations, in the courts and
jails. In 2004 alone, the 12 Reserve Deputies volunteered over 1,100 hours. The Reserve
Deputies have been a noteworthy contribution to the furtherance of the goals and mission
of the Butte County Sheriffs Office.
WHEREAS, the Butte County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue Unit founded
in 1961, boasts 40 volunteers who donate approximately 8,700 hours per year. The
Search and Rescue Unit assists law enforcement with rescues, searches for lost or missing
subjects, body recoveries, public evacuations in case of natural disasters, and much more.
WHEREAS, the Butte County Honorary Deputies Association was founded in
1983 to provide monetary support for Butte County Law Enforcement. Since then, the 45
members of the Association have donated over $80,000 to local law enforcement.
WHEREAS, the Butte County Communication Reserves consists of 23 personnel
who last year alone dedicated 1,800 hours. The Communication Reserves provide
additional communications for the Sheriffs Office and CDF, provide support during
fires and other emergencies, and perform other special functions.
WHEREAS, the 26 members of the Butte County Posse volunteer when needed
for Search and Rescue, natural disasters, floods, fires, and other emergencies. Founded in
1941, the Posse promotes the pioneering spirit of our forefathers and supports horse
events and activities in the Butte County community.
WHEREAS, the five members of the Butte County Sheriffs Office Chaplaincy
Corps have donated over 2,400 hours of service since 2000. The Chaplains assist law
enforcement personnel in providing support to victims and families of victims of crime.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors recognizes the importance of the Butte County Sheriffs Office volunteers
and the positive impact they have both at the Butte County Sheriffs Office and in the
community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Supervisors this 12`" day of April by
the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, Houx, Josiassen and Chair Yamaguchi
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None _
Kim Yamaguchi, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
PAUL E. Mc[NTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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Deputy