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RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF
SHERIFF LEROY WOOD
WHEREAS, this Board expresses its appreciation to SHERIFF
LEROY WOOD for the years he has been Sheriff_Coroner of the County
of Butte and for his 32 years as a law enforcement officer with the
Butte County Sheriff's Department.
WHEREAS, LEROY WOOD began his law enforcement career in
the Army where he served as a military police officer. In 1959,
he joined the Butte County Sheriff's Department as a deputy. He
progressed through the ranks serving as an Investigator, Chief
Investigator and Captain. One of his mast memorable cases is when
he apprehended and arrested one of the first airline hijackers in
the United States. In 1986, he sought the office of Sheriff and
was elected.
WHEREAS, after serving the citizens of Butte County for
32 years, SHERIFF WOOD will be retiring December 28, 1990.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of
Supervisors of the County of Butte, State of California, on its own
behalf, and on behalf of the residents of the County of Butte:
1. That said Board expresses its appreciation to
SHERIFF LEROY WOOD for implementing innovative ideas and new
programs to provide the citizens of Butte County with essential law
enforcement services during these years of budget crisis.
2. That said Board expresses its appreciation for the
unselfish dedication and devotion given by SHERIFF WOOD during his
career with the Butte County Sheriff's Department.
3. The Board also recognizes the numerous hours of
voluntary services given unselfishly by SHERIFF WOOD for the past
32 years to non-profit organizations to benefit the citizens of the
County of Butte.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of
Supervisors this 18th day of December, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors McInturf, Vercruse, Fulton and Chairman McLaughlin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Dolan
NOT VOTING: None
C
ED MCLAUGHLIN, airman, Butte County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
WTLLIATiM H. YtANDOLPH, Chief Administrative Officer
and Cler o the Boar of Supervisors
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