HomeMy WebLinkAbout90-115RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
WILLIAM EDWARD PREWITT
WHEREAS, William Edward Prewitt graduated from high
school in Madison Heights, Michigan; and later served in the United
States Navy.
WHEREAS, in 1955 to 1959, he served the citizens of
Detroit, Michigan by being a member of their police department;
followed by serving as a fireman for the Royal Oaks Fire
Department.
WHEREAS, in 1959, he left public service to become a
building contractor.
WHEREAS, in 1962 to 1964, he again returned to public
service and joined the Oakland Police Department where he remained
until applying to the California Highway Patrol;
WHEREAS, William Edward Prewitt joined the California
Highway Patrol on January 13, 1964.
WHEREAS, following graduation from the California Highway
Patrol Academy, Officer Prewitt was assigned to the San Leandro
Office in May 1964.
WHEREAS, Officer Prewitt was transferred to Redding in
January 1967 and served at that location until being promoted to
sergeant on July 2, 1975 and served in the Redwood City Office.
WHEREAS, on August 1, 1976, he transferred to the
Operational Dispatch Section and finally transferred to the Chico
Office in July 1977 and served until his retirement due to a job
incurred disability on February 10, 1989.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board, on its
own behalf, and on behalf of the residents of the County of Butte
would like to express their deep appreciation for the unselfish
dedication and devotion given by Sergeant William Edward Prewitt,
#3436 during his career with the California Highway Patrol.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of
Supervisors this 24th day of July, 1990 by the following vote:
AXES: Supervisors Dolan, Fulton, McInturf, Vercruse and Chairman McLaughlin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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ED MC LAUGHLIN, air, Butte County
Board of Supervi ors
ATTEST:
WILLIAM H. i2ANDOLPH, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Superv~i~s-oy~r-s