Publicly Commending Corporal Derek Dieter for the Honor of Being Named Police Office of the Year by South Bend Exchange Club

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Resolution 1769 -90 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, PUBLICLY COMMENDING CORPORAL DEREK DIETER FOR THE HONOR OF BEING NAMED POLICE OFFICE OF THE YEAR BY THE SOUTH BEND EXCHANGE CLUB WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, notes with pride that Corporal Derek Dieter was named the 1989 Police Office of the year by the South Bend Exchange Club, and WHEREAS, Corporal Dieter has served with distinction as a member of the Special Weapons and Tactical Team in the Special Operations Section as an undercover drug investigator; and WHEREAS, in 1983 Corporal Dieter received an award from the Drug Enforcement Administration for his many contributions in the field of drug investigations; and WHEREAS, in his 12 years on the Department, Corporal Dieter has received forty (40) letters of commendation and five (5) letters of appreciation; and WHEREAS, Police Chief Ronald Marciniak has stated of Corporal Dieter that "his performance is keeping with the highest standards of police service ". WHEREAS, it might be said of the South Bend Police Department's own "Roy Hobbs" in future years, "there goes Derek Dieter - one of the best darn cops that's ever served." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: SECTION I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, on behalf of all of the citizens of the City hereby publicly commends Corporal Derek Dieter for the honor of being named the 1989 Police Office of the Year by the South Bend Exchange Club. SECTION II. The Common Council believes that the exemplary performance over the past twelve years by Corporal Dieter has brought the highest of honors not only to himself, but to the entire South Bend Police Department. SECTION III. Corporal Derek Dieter a /k /a "The Chief" of Stadium Security, will long be remembered as a "Natural ", a dedicated professional, and a Yankeee Fan to the bitter end." SECTION IV. This Resolution shall be in full and after its adoption by the Common Cguncil and aF i Lore .. and effect from by the Mayor.