SENATE RESOLUTION

                         1995-8633

By Senators Gaspard and Rasmussen

     WHEREAS, Ronald G. Hyland has served his community and the citizens of the City of Sumner as Chief of Police since 1967; and

     WHEREAS, Chief Hyland was first hired as a police officer in 1962 and has protected and served his community for the past thirty-three years; and

     WHEREAS, Chief Hyland's service to his community and to the law enforcement profession over the years has greatly contributed to public safety and the quality of life in Sumner and throughout the State of Washington; and

     WHEREAS, Chief Hyland has been extensively involved in efforts to fight crime and promote public safety through his membership on the Washington State Law Enforcement Advisory Board, the Tacoma Narcotic Enforcement Task Force, the Washington State D.W.I. Task Force, and as Treasurer for the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs; and

     WHEREAS, Chief Hyland's involvement in civic activities including the Sumner Summer Festival, Boy Scouts, Rotary, and the Sumner Promotion Association, reflects his commitment to making his community a better place to live; and

     WHEREAS, The people of the City of Sumner have the highest regard and appreciation for the dedication and professionalism demonstrated by Chief Hyland; and

     WHEREAS, March 31, 1995 marks the end of Chief Ronald G. Hyland's distinguished career with his retirement from service;

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State Senate hereby honors Chief Ronald G. Hyland upon his retirement and recognizes his outstanding effort to serve and protect the citizens of the City of Sumner for the past thirty-three years; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit copies of this resolution to Chief Hyland and to the City of Sumner.

I, Marty Brown, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 1995-8633,

adopted by the Senate March 31,1995.

MARTY BROWN

Secretary of the Senate