HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1983.11.17 - 11717Miscellaneous Resolution # 83314 November 17, 1983
BY: General Government Committee—John E. Olsen, Chairperson
IN RE: COMMENDATION TO OFFICER CLINTON D. TURBIN
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies, and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS Officer Clinton D. Turbin, an eight-year veteran of the
Oakland County Sheriff's Department, has been awarded a citation for
his heroic efforts to protect a wounded officer from further harm during
an investigation in Commerce Township; and
WHEREAS Officer Turbin not only carried the wounded officer from
an open yard, but continued to jeopardize his own life by shielding his
comrade with his own body while first aid was administered; and
WHEREAS such selfless valor and heroic action serves as an example
of the dedication and devotion to duty of our law enforcement personnel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners does hereby express deep appreciation and the highest
commendation to Officer Clinton D. Turbin of the Oakland County Sheriff's
Department.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee,
I move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
General Go -c,.::rnruent Committee
Moved by McConnell supported by Jackson the resolution be adopted.
The resolution was unanimously adopted.