HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2017-4634, by Representatives Buys and Van Werven

WHEREAS, It is the policy of the Washington State legislature to recognize the contributions of individuals who reflect standards of excellence that enhance the well-being and quality of life of the citizens of the State of Washington; and

WHEREAS, Chief Michael Knapp is a proud graduate of San Jose State University and Santa Clara University School of Law; and

WHEREAS, In 1971, Chief Knapp was appointed to be a Special Agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; and

WHEREAS, Chief Knapp is a former police officer with the Milpitas California Police Department, Deputy Sheriff with the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office, and Chief of Police for the City of Medina, Washington; and

WHEREAS, From September 2005 through December 2016, Chief Knapp faithfully served the citizens of Ferndale as Chief of Police; and

WHEREAS, Chief Knapp also served on several boards including the Bellingham Whatcom-County Domestic Violence Commission; the Whatcom Community College Law and Justice Advisory Committee; Whatcom County Medical Examiner Advisory Council; the Northwest Regional Drug Task Force Executive Board; the Boys and Girls Club (Ferndale Branch) Advisory Board; and the Ferndale Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the sacrifices Chief Michael Knapp has made; congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement; and acknowledge the courage, hard work, and dedication with which he has carried out his service.

 

I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

Resolution 4634 adopted by the House of Representatives

March 30, 2017

 

 

 

 

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Bernard Dean, Chief Clerk