HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11530 (Appreciation Arnold Juge)RESOLUTION NO. 11530 �•
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOUNION OF &PPRECIdTION
TO
Sergeant Arnold E. Juge
WHEREAS, Arnold "Arnie" Juge has been a Peace Officer for over 32 years; having
joined our police department in March of 1977, after serving San Francisco as a Police Officer
for five years; and
WHEREAS, Arnie, a San Rafael resident himself, tirelessly protects the community he
calls home; first as an Officer, then promoted to Corporal in 1982 and Sergeant in 1985; he
served in Patrol, as a burglary Detective and, most recently, as Supervisor of the Traffic Unit;
and
WHEREAS, Arnie is responsible for planning and implementing crowd and traffic control
at major events such as the Marin County Fair, Farmers' Market, Italian Street Painting Festival
and Classic Car Parade, as well as all other parades, protests and public demonstrations, thus
ensuring public safety at those functions; and
WHEREAS, Arnie managed the countywide "Avoid the Marin 13" education and
enforcement campaign against drunk driving, successfully reducing the number of alcohol
related injuries and deaths due to drinking and driving in Marin County; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Hostage Negotiations Team, Arnie responds to
situations to convince criminals or suicidal people to surrender peaceably so that public safety is
protected without having to resort to the use of force; and
WHEREAS, all those who know Arnie recognize him to be a gentleman of utmost
integrity, humility, devotion and responsibility, with an overwhelming sense of fair play; he is in
the truest sense of the word — a Peace Officer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of the City of San
Rafael hereby designate Sergeant Arnold E. Juge as Employee of the first Quarter of 2004 and
express sincere appreciation to Arnie for his dedication and outstanding service to the City of
San Rafael.
MAYOR
CITY MANAGER
ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS
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