HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-065RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
BUTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'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 of hours to this Office and the community; and
WHEREAS, the STARS program has over 115 members who do an exceptional job as
the "eyes and ears" of the Sheriff's Office. Since its inception in 1993, STARS personnel have
volunteered more than 500,000 hours to the Sheriff's Office, other law enforcement agencies,
and the citizens of Butte County; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Sheriff s Reserve Deputies have spent countless hours
working as extra help Deputy Sheriffs on patrol, investigations, in the courts and jails. The 23
Reserve Deputies have been a noteworthy contribution to the furtherance of the goals and
mission of the Butte County Sheriff s Office; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Sheriff's 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; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Honorary Deputies Association was founded in 1983 to
provide monetary support for Butte County Law Enforcement. Since then, the 64 members of
the Association have donated over $250,000 to local law enforcement; and.
WHEREAS, the Butte County Communication Reserves consists of 21 personnel who
last year alone dedicated 762 hours. The Communication Reserves provide additional
communications for the Sheriff's Office and CDF, provide support during fires and other
emergencies, and perform other special functions; and.
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; and
WHEREAS, the Butte County Sheriffs Office Chaplaincy Corps have donated
thousands of 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 Sheriff's Office volunteers and the
positive impact they have both at the Butte County Sheriff's Office and in the community.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 10th day of
Apri12007 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Kirk, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None i-
NOT VOTING: None
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JANE DOLAN, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCNTOSHa Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of ~j e Bta'ard oflSupervisors '
By. f eti' `t r 6 / ~ K/