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RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION
Ronald E. Goates
WHEREAS, RONALD E. GOATES, joined the California Highway Patrol on
January 3, 1966. Upon completion of the Academy, he was assigned to the Norwalk area,
which later became Santa Fe Springs area.
WHEREAS, RONALD E. GOATES, from 1969 to 1.970 served in the Central
Los Angeles area, where he was a member of the original motor squad for Central LA.
In July of 1970, Officer Goates returned to the Santa Fe Springs area, where he worked
until August of 1974. On August 5, 1974, Officer Goates accepted an assignment as an
instructor at the CHP Academy. During his five year tenure, he was involved in
formulating classroom and field curriculum for the motor program, which is still used today.
Many other law enforcement agencies throughout the Gauntry have been trained at the
CHF Academy under the guidance of Officer Goates. In 1976 members of the Texas
Department of Public Safety attended the motorcycle training at the academy, and a true
friendship developed. Because of this friendship and Officer Goates' lave of motorcycles,
an annual motorcycle meet was barn. This annual event, known as CAL-TEX, began with
26 motorcycles and has graven to over 300 motorcycles, over the last 17 years.
WHEREAS, RONALD E. GOATES, in January of 1979 transferred and was
assigned to the San Jose area motor squad. Later that year, Officer Goates was asked by
the State of Oklahoma, Southwest Regional Training Center, to develop their motorcycle
enforcement program in the city of Edmond, Oklahoma. In appreciation, Officer Goates
was presented with the key to the city of Edmond, Oklahoma. In addition, Officer Goates
has advised several city and county agencies in the development of their motorcycle
enforcement programs. Most recently Sergeant Goates assisted Chico Police Department
with the development of their program, as well as officer selection.
WHEREAS, RONALD E. GOATES, on August "1, 19$2 was promoted to
State Traffic Sergeant and was assigned to the West Las Angeles area. During his tenure
as a Field Supervisor, Sergeant Goates was assigned to the following areas, as Motor
Sergeant: West Los Angeles, Central LA, and San Jose areas.
WHEREAS, RONALD E. GOATES, in September 1987, while assigned to
the San Jose area, as a Motor Sergeant, was selected to receive the prestigious Motorcycle
Officer of the Year award, presented by the MUNICIPAL MOTOR OFFICERS OF
CALIFORNIA. Sergeant Goates is the only California Highway Patrolman ever to receive
this award.
Vt~HEREAS, RONALD E. GOATES, on April 1, 1988 retired his motor boots
and transferred to Butte County, where he was assigned to the Oroviile area. In March of
1993, Sergeant Goates transferred to Chico.
WHEREAS, RONALD E. GOATES, upon his retirement on March 31, 1994
served more than 28 years with the State of California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this Board, on its awn 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 RONALD E. GOATES
during his career with the California Highway Patral.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors on this
23rd day of August, 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, Houx, Thomas and Chair McLaughlin
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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ED MCLAUGHLIN,~~ hair, Butte County
Baard of Supervisors
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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