HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-021RESOLUTION INAPPRECIATION
EDWIN "ED" ROACH
WHEREAS, EDWIN ROACH joined the California Highway Patrol on January 3, 1967 having previously
served with the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department from July 14, 1961 to December 30, 1966. Prior to service in law
enforcement, he served with the U.S. Navy for three years and nine manihs.
WHEREAS, ED ROACH, following graduation from the Academy in April 1967, was assigned to the Newhall
Office. In 1973, Officer Roach was assigned to the Marysville area and later in 1983 transferred to the Oroviile Office.
WHEREAS, ED ROACH, since 1987, has been responsible for commercial mobile road enforcement and
regulation of commercial vehicles in southern Butte County. He is recognized within the California Ilighway Patrol as an
expert in all phases of commercial vehicle operations.
WHEREAS, ED ROACH, during his career was recognized for his outstanding service by many civic groups.
In 1972, he was chosen as the Newhall-Saugus Optimist Club "Officer of the Year". In January, 1976, Officer Roach received
a California State Assembly Resolution for "Saving a Life" from a burning mobile home. In 1.991, he was selected as "Peace
Officer of the Year" by the Butte County Exchange Club.
WHEREAS, ED ROACH, to further expand his criminal justice knowledge attended and graduated from Yuba
Community College in 1974 and later continued his education through courses at California State University, Chico.
WHEREAS, ED ROACH, throughout his career, has actively supported local school programs by serving as
an assistant track coach at Gridley Union High School from 1976 - 1993.
WHEREAS, ED ROACH, upon his retirement will have served more than 2$ years with the State of
California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board, on its own behalf, and an behalf of the residents
of the County of Butte would like to express their deep appreciation for the unselfish dedication and devotion given by
EDWIN ROACH during his career with the California Highway Patrol.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on this 22nd day of February, 1994 by
the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, Houx, Thomas and Chair McLaughlin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None ~ 't 1 P; ~
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ED MC LAUGHLIN, Chair Butte County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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