HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-05 Recognition of Valarie Riddick (2) RESOLUnON NUMBER 2019-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING VALARIE RIDDICK FOR HER 21 YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS; AND EXPRESSING OUR GREAT
APPRECIATION ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFTECTIVE DATE.
WFIEREAS,VALARIE RIDDICK has provided the residents of the City of Winter Springs with 21 years of excellent,dedicated,
and distinguished service, since joining the City of Winter Springs on July 9, 1998 as an officer in the City's Police Department; and
WHEREAS,VALARIE RIDDICK has served as a career investigator both in the Criminal Investigations Bureau and now as the
department's Internal Affairs investigator; and
WFEREAS,VALARIE RMDICK, has completed hundreds of hours of advanced and specialized training in the furtherance of
her career designed to help her provide our community with a level of service that is second-to-none; and
WHEREAS, VALARIE RIDDICK was awarded the police department's prestigious Investigator of the Year Award five times
over her career, receiving this honor in 2000,2001, 2002, 2005, and 2012; and
WHEREAS,VALARIE RIDDICK has served as a dedicated member of the police department's ATV Unit and as a result of her
service with the ATVs was directly responsible for the apprehension of an escaped fugitive who fled from the jail and was attempting to conceal
himself in the Highlands community;and
WHEREAS,VALARIE RIDDICK served as the lead investigator in the highest profile homicide case in the history of the police
department where a triple homicide resulted from a confrontation involving rival outlaw motorcycle gangs-resulting in the arrest and convictions
of multiple suspects; and
'WHEREAS, VALAME RIDDICK has truly been an invaluable employee who has been outstanding in every aspect with
incredible professionalism, excellent investigative skills, and as a very hard working employee— all of which has benefitted the City of Winter
Springs in so many ways.
Row TISE;REF-ORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida as follows:
SECTION I— Upon the occasion of VALARIE RIDDICK's retirement,the Mayor and Commission, City Manager, and Staff of
the City of Winter Springs wish to recognize and honor her for her excellent level of distinguished service to the residents of Winter Springs
through her 21 years of esteemed exemplary service.
SECTION II — That this Resolution commending the services of VALARIE RIDDICK be recorded upon the official Public
Records and Minutes of the City Commission of the City of Winter Springs, Florida.
SECTION III — That a copy of the Resolution be forwarded to VALARIE RIDDICK with our sincerest and heartfelt thanks for
her numerous and valued important contributions.
PA',i,`-,,E1-7 A-:ND A j)() BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
WINTER SPRINGS,FI,ORIF)A, IN A REGLTLAR MEETING ASSEMBI,EP ON THE
25TH DAY OF MARCH, 2019.
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