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Presented By
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Referred To Committee. Date
Out of Committee • Date
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief of Police James S. Griffin has announced his retirement after
42 years of service with the St. Paul Police Department; and
WHEREAS, during that period of time Deputy Police Chief Griffin has rendered out-
standing service to the Police Department and to the City of St. Paul ; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin has shown perseverance and courage in over-
coming barriers which for many years hindered his advancement in the Department; and
ldHEREAS, in the process of overcoming these barriers he became the highest ranking
Black law enforcement officer in the Police Department stimulating a surge of community
pride for his distinguished achievement in this area; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin is a highly respected officer of the Police
Department who has been recognized for his constant adherence to the highest standards of
his profession; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief ariffin is a fourth term member of the St. Paul Board
of Education, a member of numer.ous charitable civic, labor, and political organizations,
an author of a book on the Nistory of 6lacks in the Police and Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin, a life long resident of the City of St. Paul ,
is a role model of remarkable stature for youth and young adults of all races; so,
therefore, be i t
RESOLVED, that this Council , on its own behalf and on behalf of the people of the
City of St. Paul herein expresses its profound appreciation and its gratitude to Deputy
Police Chief Griffin for his years of service and leadership to the people of St. Paul ;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council extends to Deputy Police Chief Griffin, his
wife, Edna, and his family its congratulations and best wishes for continued success in
all future endeavors.
COU[VCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays �
Fletcher
Gailes In Favor
Masanz
Nicosia
Schelbel � Against BY
Tedesco
W Ilson
AUG '� 11983 Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date �
Certified P-s Cou ci , cr y BY
B��
Appro y Mavor: D t """'- 'AUG ._ � �983 Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
B � BY
PUSLISHED S E P 10 1983
WHITE - C�TV CIERK ���8�2
� PINK - FINANCE C I TY O F SA I NT PA LT L Council �
CANqRV - DEPARTMENT File NO.
BLU6 - MAVOR
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Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief of Police James S. Griffin has announced his retirement after
42 years of service with the St. Paul Police Department; and
WHEREAS, during that period of time Deputy Police Chief Griffin has rendered out-
standing service to the Police Department and to the City of St. Paul.; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin has shown perseverance and courage in over-
coming barriers which for many years hindered his advancement in the Department; and
WHEREAS, in the process of overcoming these barriers he became the highest ranking
Black law enforcement officer in the Police Department stimulating a surge of community
pride for his distinguished achievement in this area; and '
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin is a higMly respected officer of the Police
Department who has been recognized for his constant adherence to the highest standards of
his profession; and �
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin is a fourth term member af the St. Paul Board
of Education, a member of numerous charitable civic, labor, and political organizations,
'� - an author of--a book on the History of B1'acks in the Police and F�re Departments; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin, a life long resident of the City of St. Paul ,
is a role model of remarkable stature for youth and young adults of all races; so,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Council , on its own behalf and on behalf of the people of the
City of St. Paul herein expresses its profound appreciation and its gratitude to Deputy
Police Chief Griffin for his years of service and leadership to the people of St. Paul ;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council extends to Deputy Police Chief Griffin, his
wife, Edna, and his fami1y its congratulations and best wishes for continued success in -
all future endeavors.
COUNCILMEN Requested by Department of:
Yeas Fletcher Nays
GaO� In Favor
Masanz
Nicosia
scheibel _ Against BY
Tedesco
Wiison
Fotm Approved by City Attomey
Adopted by Council: Date
CertifiE:d Yassed by Council Secretary BY
B�
Approved by Ylavor: Date _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
BY - — By
WNITE - CITV CIERK {�'.�(
PINK - FINANCE COUflCll �/1����
CANARV - OEPARTMENT GITY OF SAINT PAUL +���t� •3��i/
BLUE - MAVOR File NO. .
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Council Resolution
Presented By
Referred To Committee: Date
Out of Committee By Date
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief of Police James S. Griffin has announced his retirement after
42 years of service with the St. Paul Police Department; and
WHEREAS, during that period of time Deputy Police Chief Griffin has rendered out-
standing service to the Police Department and to the City of St. Paul ; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin has shown perseverance and courage in over-
coming barriers which for many years hindered his advancement in the Department; and
WHEREAS, in the process of overcoming these barriers he became the highest ranking
Black law enforcement officer in the Police Department stimulating a surge of community
pride for his distinguished achievement in this area; and '
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin is a highly respected officer of the Police
Department who has been recognized for his constant adherence to the highest standards of
his profession; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin is a fourth term member of the St. Paul Board
of Education, a member of numerous charitable civic, labor, and political organizations,
� � an author of�a book on �the History of Blacks in the Police and Fire Departments; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Police Chief Griffin, a life long resident of the City of St. Paul ,
is a role model of remarkable stature for youth and young adults of all races; so,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that this Council , on its own behalf and on behalf of the people of the
City of St. Paul herein expresses its profound appreciation and its gratitude to Deputy
Police Chief Griffin for his years of service and leadership to the people of St. Paul ;
and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council extends to Deputy Police Chief Griffin, his _
wife, Edna, and his family its congratulations and best wishes for continued success in
all future endeavors.
COUNCILMEN
Requested by Department of:
Yeas Nays
Fletcher
ca°� In Favor
Masanz
Nicosia
scnetbe� Against BY
Tedesco
W ilson
Form Approved by City Attorney
Adopted by Council: Date
CertifiE:d Passed by Council Secretary BY
B�
A►pproved by ;Vlavor: Date _ _ Approved by Mayor for Submission to Council
By _ By