Resolution 2020-67 Resolution No. 2020-67
A RESOLUTION IN THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY,
ILLINOIS RECOGNIZING AND AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED CITY OF
YORKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville has a rich history of collaboration and coming
together as demonstrated by the union of the Villages of Yorkville and Bristol in 1957;
WHEREAS, law and order exists within a community based upon collaboration between
the residents and its law enforcement men and women sworn to serve the community;
WHEREAS,the Yorkville Police Department employs sworn and civilian staff comprised
of educated and highly trained individuals that are committed to the standards of the law
enforcement profession, the highest ethics and expectations of the community;
WHEREAS, in service to the community,the officers of the Yorkville Police Department
strive to create relationships with residents and connect to the community through the interactions
of our school resource officer, participating in neighborhood activities, and being part of the
community they serve.
WHEREAS, recently three officers of the Yorkville Police Department were recognized
at the 35th annual Respect for Law banquet for investigator of the year, a life-saving award and
nomination for officer of the year•,
WHEREAS,the Yorkville Police Department regularly reviews, updates and implements
policies, procedures and training in accordance with Local, State and Federal laws and best
practices of law enforcement;
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville City Council and the Yorkville Police
department will uphold the right of the people to peaceably assembly to express their freedom of
speech as has happened several times this summer without incident;
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NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the Mayor and City Council of the United
City of Yorkville, remain steadfast in our support of and for the men and women sworn to protect
our community, reducing crime all the while not placing the public in danger;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,by the Mayor and City Council
of the United City of Yorkville are unwavering in our appreciation for and stand behind our officers
who in their civic service risk their lives and risk bodily harm in order to protect and maintain
order for our Community. To not publicly acknowledge support for our police department would
be akin to supporting movements against our dedicated and professional men and women in blue.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois this
8''day of September, A.D. 2020.
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CITY CLERK
KEN KOCH AYE DAN TRANSIER AYE
JACKIE MILSCHEWSKI AYE ARDEN JOE PLOCHER AYE
CHRIS FUNKHOUSER AYE JOEL FRIEDERS AYE
SEAVER TARULIS AYE JASON PETERSON AYE
APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kend County, Illinois
this /5'�'day of 3EP EM UP- , A.D. 2020.
MAYOR
Attest:
CITY CLERK
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