Resolution No. 1906RESOLUTION NO 1906
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CYPRESS ESTABLISHING NOVEMBER 19, 1977 AND EACH
CONSECUTIVE NOVEMBER 19 AS SERGEANT DONALD J SOWMA
MEMORIAL DAY WITHIN THE CITY OF CYPRESS
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WHEREAS, in the early morning hours of November 19, 1976, during a
orm burglary in progress call, Sergeant Donald J Sowma was fatally wounded, and
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WHEREAS Sergeant Donald J Sowma was in the performance of his duty
protecting the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Cypress, and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Donald J Sowma gave his life during the performance
of said duty which reflects his professional and personal dedication to the
citizens of the City of Cypress, and
WHEREAS Sergeant Donald J Sowma was regarded as an outstanding police
officer by his supervisors and subordinates alike and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Donald J Sowma was selected as the OFFICER OF THE YEAR
in 1970 by his peers and co-workers* and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Donald J Sowma will always remain close to the hearts
of those who shared his friendship
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress hereby declares this date and each consecutive November 19 as Sergeant
Donald J Sowma Memorial Day
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a
regular meeting held on the 24th day of October 1977
MAYOR OF TAE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST
CITY CLERK OF T CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the
said City Council held on the 24th day of October 1977• by the following
roll call vote
AYES 3 COUNCILMEN MacLain, Sonju and Hudson
NOES 0 COUNCILMEN None
ABSENT. 1 COUNCILMEN Lacayo
RK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS