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RESOLUTION NO. 6093
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
RECOGNIZING OUTGOING CHIEF OF POLICE RICK HICKS
WHEREAS, Chief Hicks began his work for the City of Cypress in 2001 as a
Police Captain, and in June of 2003 was promoted to the position as the Cypress Chief
of Police; and
WHEREAS, Chief Hicks has served a total of 33 years in a career of law
enforcement. Prior to serving Cypress he served in the police departments for the
cities of Fullerton and Santa Ana; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure in the City of Cypress, Chief Hicks oversaw a
police department with 58 sworn and 26 civilian employees, and served as a viable
member of the City's Executive Team; and
WHEREAS, under the guidance of Chief Hicks, the Cypress Police Department
has incorporated the "7-Core Principles of Cypress Policing" which has emphasized
the responsive delivery of services to community residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, Chief Hicks has underscored the importance of his staff portraying
qualities such as integrity, communications, mentoring and compassion in order to build
partnerships and trust with the community; and
WHEREAS, in sharing his work experience and knowledge, Chief Hicks has
been actively involved with various law enforcement organizations, most notably serving
as the President of the Orange County Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association, and
on the Board of Directors of the Peace Officers for Christ International; and
WHEREAS, effective March 16, 2008, Chief Hicks retired from the City of
Cypress, yet was asked to continue to serve as the City's Police Chief on an interim
basis through June of 2008.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Cypress hereby recognizes the service and contributions made by CHIEF RICK HICKS
during his seven years of employment with the City of Cypress and extends sincere
BEST WISHES to him and his family upon his retirement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular
meeting held on the 23rd day of June, 2008.
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LEROY Mb S, Mayor P • Tern
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PHIL L E: :EN, Council Member
PRAKASH NARAIN, M.D., Council Member
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
I, DENISE BASHAM, 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 on the 23rd day of June, 2008; by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Bailey, Luebben, Mills, Narain, and Seymore
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS