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~~~~%~~OUl~~~i~~~~ RE'so~ufion X10. 99-35
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RESOLUTION IN APPRECIATION OF RICHARD MCMILLAN
UPON RETIREMENT FROM THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL
WHEREAS, Richard McMillan joined the California Highway patrol on July 27, 1970
having previously served in the United States Marine Corps from 1957 to 1960; and
WHEREAS, Richard McMillan, following graduation from the California Highway
Patrol Academy in November 1970, was assigned to the East Los Angeles Area office,
transferred to the Ventura Area office in 197?, transferred to the Los Angeles Communications
Center in 1981, transferred to the Woodland Area office in 1983, transferred to the Oroville Area
office later in 1983, transferred to the Chico Area office in 1992, and transferred back to the
Oroville Area office in 1995; and
WHEREAS, Richard McMillan, during his entire career with the California Highway
Patrol, has worked as a beat officer dedicating himself to the safety of the motoring public by
vigorously enforcing the laws of the State of California and by actively patrolling in school
zones to ensure the safety of the children in our communities; and
WHEREAS, Richard McMillan has been a dedicated servant to the people of Butte
County and the State of California by providing assistance to stranded motorists, victims of
motor vehicle accidents, and vehicle theft victims; and
WHEREAS, Richard McMillan, in 1990, was an active joint-agency team member in the
Campaign Against Marijuana Plantation, responsible for the eradication of several tons of live
marijuana plants in northern California; and
WHEREAS, Richard McMillan, in 1994, was selected as California Highway Patrol
Peace Ofticer of the Year by the Chico Noon Exchange Club; and
WHEREAS, Richard McMillan, upon his retirement will have served more than 27 years
with the California Highway Patrol.
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 its deep appreciation for the
unselfish dedication and devotion given by Richard McMillan during his career with the
California Highway Patrol.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 9`f' clay of
Mareh 1999 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Beeler, Davis, Houx, Josiassen and Chair Dolan
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING; None
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JANE DO~,AN, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supen~isors
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Deputy