Resolution No. 03-09 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
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A RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL ACKNOWLEDGING THE EXCELLENT
LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE RENDERED BY RONALD (RON) D. GOODPASTER,
CITY OF TIGARD CHIEF OF POLICE FROM AUGUST 1, 1989 TO FEBRUARY 1,2003
WHEREAS, Ron Goodpaster served the citizens of the City of Tigard as their Chief of Police for 13-1/2
years; and
WHEREAS, Ron holds a place of high esteem in the minds and hearts of the people of this City for his
good works not only as the Chief of Police of the Tigard Police Department, but for volunteering many
hours to benefit the community's less fortunate; and
WHEREAS, Ron was dedicated to the task of providing the best possible public service to the City of
Tigard; and
WRFRFAS, from the youngest citizen of Tigard to its most senior citizen,Ron's presence,accessibility and
humor easily dissolved any intimidation people might have experienced in meeting a Police Chief; and
WHEREAS, Ron's open manner translated into a good community image for the City of Tigard
organization; and
WHEREAS, Ron embraced the philosophy of community policing resulting in a partnership between the
Tigard Police Department and Tigard citizens to connect to citizens and to respond to their needs; and
WHEREAS, Ron's commitment to the community extended beyond the 8 a.m. — 5 p.m. workday as he
willingly volunteered his time whether it was reading to youngsters at Community Partners for Affordable
Housing, assisting the Good Neighbor Center by regularly (for many years) committing his time as an
overnight chaperone, directing and parking cars for the Tigard High School Booster Club in the early
morning hours at the Balloon Festival; organizing painting and yard work projects for a Christmas in April
homes in the Tigard area; leading a litter patrol for the City Employee Volunteers of Team Tigard
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: On the occasion of Ron Goodpaster's retirement from this municipality after 13-1/2
years of faithful service, it is appropriatc for the City of Tigard to extend its grateful
appreciation of the sterling qualities of heart and mind, which were manifest in his
devotion to this City.
SECTION 2: The Tigard City Council adopts this resolution as a token of its gratitude and in
recognition for the faithful and meritorious services rendered by Ron Goodpaster.
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SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
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PASSED: This day of 2003.
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ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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