HomeMy WebLinkAbout21290 - RESOLUTIONS - 6/15/2005 RESOLUTION NO. 21290
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, NAMING THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT'S FIRING RANGE THE "JAMES A.
HEAZLETT FIRING RANGE" IN HONOR OF COMMANDER
HEAZLETT
WHEREAS, Commander James Heazlett dedicated his life to the citizens of Palm
Springs and the Palm Springs Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Commander James Heazlett was instrumental in the fundraising efforts to
provide the Police Department with a state-of-the-art technological firearms range; and
WHEREAS, Commander James Heazlett created and taught the Citizens Firearms and
Safety class graduating over 200 citizens; and
WHEREAS, Commander James Heazlett was an integral member of our community,
raising his family, teaching and volunteering his time in Palm Springs
WHEREAS, Commander James Heazlett passed away suddenly on January 26, 2005,
less then 3 years after his retirement.
I' NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs,
California, as follows:
1. The City Council extends to the members of James Heazlett's family this
expression of sincere regret for his loss and the hope that they will be consoled
by the memories of his fine life and achievements.
2. That a proper copy of this Resolution, endorsed by each member of the City
Council and certified by the City Clerk, be respectfully transmitted to his
bereaved family.
3. That in memory of his lasting contributions to our community, the Palm Springs
Police Department firing range be named the "James A. Heazlett Firing Range."
ADOPTED this15th day of June, 2005.
David H. Ready, City`M��r a(ger
ATTEST:
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Resolution No. 21290
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CERTIFICATION '
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 21290 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on June 15th, 2005, by the
following vote:
AYES: Members Foat, Pougnet and Mayor Pro Tern McCulloch
NOES: None
ABSENT: Member Mills and Mayor Oden
ABSTAIN: None
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