Res 09-97 RESOLUTION NO. 9-97
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING
ALBERTO (AL) M. MELIS FOR HAVING SERVED WITH
DISTINCTION AND DEDICATION TO THE CITIZENS OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, SINCE 1973.
WHEREAS, Alberto (Al) M. Melis has served the City of
Delray Beach well and faithfully for over 23 years as a member
and leader in the Delray Beach Police Department; and
W~EREAS, Alberto has retired with the rank of Captain
and he is leaving to serve the City of Lauderhill as its Police
Chief; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure as a captain Alberto helped
lead the Delray Beach Police Department on the path toward
Community Policing and professionalization bringing the Police
Department closer to the citizens that we serve; and
WHEREAS, Alberto has received countless commendations
and letters of appreciation from the law enforcement and business
communities as well as residents and visitors alike; and
WHEREAS, Alberto's police career has been characterized
by devotion to duty, unimpeachable integrity, and the
personification of excellence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section !: The City Commission and the Citizens of
Delray Beach hereby gratefully thank Alberto M. Melis for his
devoted service and wish him the very best in his future.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 4th day
of February, 1997.
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