HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 2011-07-20 (3)Resolution No. 38-2011
A Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon
Commending Captain David Michael Hutton on the 30th Anniversary of his Service to the
Town of Tiburon
WHEREAS, David (Dave) Michael Hutton began his career as a police officer with the Town of Tiburon
on July 1, 1981 following five years of service with the Pacifica Police Department and the El
Cerrito Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Dave has served with distinction in a variety of assignments; first as a patrol officer and
later as a field training officer, corporal in 1988, sergeant in 1990, lieutenant in 2001, Captain in
2005, and for a period of time in 2006 and 2007, Interim Police Chief; and
WHEREAS, Dave has achieved an uncommon depth of understanding of the needs of his community
and the role of the police and has performed an invaluable service by consistently drawing upon
that knowledge to assist subordinates and superiors alike adding immeasurably to the
department's performance and reputation; and
WHEREAS, Dave's belief in the concepts of principle-based leadership learned through his long
association with the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute is evidenced by his daily
behavior and amply documented in innumerable letters of appreciation and commendations from
police chiefs, council members, business leaders, residents, and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, Dave's commitment to the community extended far beyond his service as a police officer to
include fourteen years in Little League as a coach and a commissioner, where he is still referred
to as "Coach", a title he treasures, by his former players; and
WHEREAS, Dave continues to set a daily example of the highest standards of professional conduct,
ethical behavior and commitment to the principles of community policing in meeting the goals of
the Town Council, the needs of his co-workers and the wishes and expectations of Tiburon
residents:
NOW THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby heartily commend
and congratulate Captain David Michael Hutton for his 30 years of outstanding service to the Town of
Tiburon.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council on July 20, 2011, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBERS: Collins, Fraser, O'Donnell, Slavitz
COUNCILMEMBERS: Fredericks
ATTEST:' DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK