R 2320
RESOLUTION NO. 2320
A RESOLUTION OF THE ClTY COUNCIL OF THE ClTY OF
ARROYO GRANDE HONORING. JIM. a.ARK FOR HIS
DISTINGUJSHED AND 01JTSl'ANDING SBRVJ<::H AS POLICE
OFFICER AND POLICE CHIEF TO THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE, CALIFORNIA
WHRRBAS, JIM CLARK has served and 88feguarded the City and Citizens of ArI'oyo Grande
since May 1, 1959; and
WHRREAS, JIM CLARK was appointed as a Police Officer in 1959 and, since that time, has
dedicated his life and all his energies to I!1IlkiJ€ and keep~ the City of Arroyo Grande a conmunity of
which we are all proud; and
WHRRRJU>, when he entered the City's ~y, there were only four officers in the Police
Department; and
WHEREAS, now, due to the ~ leadership of JIM CLARK, there are eighteen dedicated
and loyal sworn peace officers, eight support personnel and several reserves ~ the City of Arroyo
Grande; and
WHEREAS, IOOving up in the ranks, he became Police Qrief on June I, 1972; and
WHEREAS, JIM CLARK has served as President, Greater Pismo Beach Kiwanis Oub; as
0Iairn1an, San Luis Obispo County Qimina1 Mtlce AcinInIstrators AstiDciationl as MeniIer, Anoyo
Grande Masonic Lodge; as Board Menbel', San Luis Obispo County Crime Stoppers; as Board Member,
San Luis Obispo County Narcotic Task Force; as Menber, Oilifomia Police Qriefs' Association; as
Member, CaliforniB Police PlEInnirg & Research Association; as Coordinator, South County Juvenile
Task Force; as Menbel', Advisory Board, National Q1ild Safety Council; as Menber, Advisory Board,
Allan Hancock and Qlesta Colleges; as MaWer, Salvation ArrrrJ Advisory Board for South San Luis
Obispo Cbunty; as Menber, Advisory Board, Monterey Bay Area Training Center; as Board Member,
California Cbuncil Criminal Ju>tice, Region P; received the Outstanding Service Award for Officer of
the Year, 1961, presented by the San Luis Obispo Exc~e Oub; and served nwnerous times as Acting
City Manager, when the City was without a permanent City Manager.
WHEREAS, JIM CLARK, respected fsml1y man, c~ about the youth in his coommity,
besides contributing his time and knowledge to various other youth organization!, was coach unci
manager of the Arroyo Grande Valley Little League and Five Cities Youth Basketball; and
WHEREAS, JIM CLARK will be greatly missed by his fellow workers, Who have come to adnire
him for his sense of hllOOl', along with his seme of responsibility to the public; and
WHEREAS. this Camllnity perceives and lauds the unilJlt! qualities of POLICE CHIEF JIM
CLARK.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THE crJ'Y COUNCIL OF 'mE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE does recognize, ronor and coomend JIM CLAnK fer his untir~ efforts to safeguard our
City, fer his contribution! to the Citizens and Youth of our carm.mJty, and fer his untiring and devoted
service for over thirty years to the City of Arroyo Grande and to all areas in whieh he was involved.
BE rr PURTHER RESOLVED THIS ClTY COUHCIL declares that July 8,1989, will be known as
"JIM CLARK DAY" in the City of Arroyo Grande, and that the police building will be dedicated in JIM
CLARK'S honor and be known as "THE JAM&<; c. CLARK CENTER.n
On IOOtion of Council Member Snith, seconded by Council Member Moots, and on the f~ roll
call vote, to wit:
A V&<;: Council Menbers Snith, Moots, Dougall, Olsen and Mayor Millis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 27th day of June, 1989.
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