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REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2009
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<br />Commendations, and Employees of the Month Awards to very deserving men and
<br />women; and
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<br />Whereas, the Police Officer of the Year Award is also given at this Awards
<br />Ceremony to a sworn police officer “whose performance of duty during a specific month
<br />was characterized by such exceptional professional skill that it merit recognition by the
<br />entire South Bend Police Department” ; and
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<br />Whereas, Police Chief Darryl Boykins selected and honored Corporal Ron Glon
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<br />as the2008 Police Officer of the Year noting that on June 22, 2008, Corporal Glon, while
<br />off duty, interrupted an armed robbery in progress near the downtown. Corporal Glon
<br />“decisively and without hesitation, confronted two suspects who were beating a store
<br />clerk.” He took them into custody and saved the store employee from further injury.
<br />Additionally, on October 13, 2008, Corporal Glon was instrumental in apprehending a
<br />Mishawaka bank robber. Corporal Glon “day in and day out puts forth his best efforts”,
<br />he is truly a police officer par excellence; and
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<br />Whereas, Corporal Ron Glon is also well-known for his quick smile, his positive
<br />attitude, his sincere dedication and overwhelming desire to always give his best 24/7,
<br />whether he is on duty or off duty, protecting the citizens of South Bend, Indiana; and as a
<br />result he has become a true source of inspiration and encouragement, and has become a
<br />true and real role model on the South Bend Police Department for the past thirty-three
<br />(33) years.
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<br />Now, Therefore, be it resolved, by the Common Council of the City of South
<br />Bend, Indiana, as follows:
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<br />Section I. On behalf of all of the citizens of the City of South Bend, Indiana, the
<br />Common Council hereby publicly commends, congratulates, and thanks SOUTH BEND
<br />POLICE CORPORAL RON GLON, for his dedication, great decisions, & his daily
<br />public service to our community, as an exemplary police officer - a position he has held
<br />since being sworn in as a sworn member of the South Bend Police Department on
<br />December 15, 1975.
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<br />Section II The Common Council notes that the residents and visitors to our city
<br />are safer because of the daily actions of Corporal Glon, as well as the other dedicated
<br />men and women who are sworn “to serve and protect” our citizens as a dedicated and
<br />proud member of the “Thin Blue Line” protecting South Bend, Indiana.
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<br />Section III . The South Bend Common Council believes that Corporal Glon’s
<br />philosophy of “treating everyone with respect” especially when making tough, split
<br />second decisions, are just some of the countless reasons why Corporal Ron Glon has been
<br />awarded the 2008 Officer of the Year Award. Ron is truly an inspiration to not only the
<br />South Bend Police Department, but to the entire South Bend community. We sincerely
<br />wish Ron, his wife, Cindy, and their entire family the very best in the years ahead.
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<br />Section IV . This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
<br />adoption by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
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<br />s/Derek D. Dieter, 1 District s/Al “Buddy” Kirsits, At Large
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<br />s/Henry Davis, Jr., 2 District s/Timothy A. Rouse, At Large
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<br />s/Thomas LaFountain, 3 District s/Karen L. White, At-Large
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<br />s/Ann Puzzello, 4 District
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<br />s/Dr. David Varner, 5 District
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<br />s/Oliver J. Davis 6 District s/Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, Council Attorney
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<br />Attest: Adopted this 23 day of March, 2009
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<br />s/John Voorde, City Clerk s/Stephen J. Luecke, Mayor of South Bend
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