HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-154WHEREAS, ARTHUR F. BOWEN joined the California Highway Patrol
on November 3q, 1964. Upon completion of the Academy, he was
assigned to the South Los Angeles area. While assigned to this
area, he served during the Watts Riot of 1965.
WHEREAS, ARTHUR BOWEN, from 19bb to 197Q, served in the
Baldwin Park area, at which time he was assigned to the Zone V
Division Office. While working for Zone V, he served as the
California Highway Patrol's Logistics Officer, during the~Santa
Barbara riots, in charge of obtaining and distributing all riot
gear. In 1970, he developed the first draft of the California
Highway Patrol's General Order for the collection and storage of
evidence. In 1971, Officer Bowen received an Outstanding
Performance Certificate from the Zone V Commander for his work
which included the research and analyses of the Occupational Safety
Program, and the development of funeral escort procedures. On
October 1, 1972, Officer Bowne was promoted to sergeant and
assigned to the East Los Angeles area. After completion of
motorcycle training, he was assigned to supervise the motorcycle
squad.
WHEREAS, ARTHUR BOWEN, on May 2, 1977, was assigned to the
Chico area. In May, 1981, he organized a meeting with over 16
agencies within Butte County to raise awareness of hazardous
material incidents and develop an inter-agency working guideline
and agreement. He assisted in the development of the present day
Butte County Arson Task Force, serving at different times as
President, Vice-President, and Secretary.
WHEREAS, ARTHUR BOWEN, in 1987, received the Division Chiefs
Commendation for outstanding performance in coordinating, preparing
and instructing Module I and II of the statewide hazardous material
training for Valley Division. As a division instructor, his
efforts resulted in 52 classes and over 1,300 personnel trained
from the California Highway Patrol and allied agencies.
WHEREAS, ARTHUR BOWENr in 1991, developed and coordinated the
training for Region i pertaining to Incident Commander/On-Scene
Manager at hazardous material and emergency incidents.
WHEREAS, ARTHUR BOWEN, upon his retirement on December 31,
1992 served mare than 28 years with the State of California.
RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION
ARTHUR F. BOWEN
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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 ARTHIIR BOWEN during his career
with the California Highway Patrol.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on
this 12th day of October, 1993 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Meyer, nolan, McLaughii.n, Thomas and Chair Houx
NOES: None
ABSENT : None
NOT VOTING: None ~-
.~ L
Y HOIIS, Chair, Butte County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACK CR, Chief Administrative Officer
and Jerk of a Board of Supervisors
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