SENATE RESOLUTION

                         2000-8749

By Senator Goings

     WHEREAS, Mr. Keith Bateman served honorably as Sergeant and Officer of the Sumner Police Department since 1970; and

     WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman retires from duty on March 31, 2000; and

     WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman graduated from Sumner High School in 1964 and lived in the community with his family for most of his career; and

     WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman was one of the longest serving employees to the City of Sumner having completed nearly 30 years of service to the citizens of Sumner; and

     WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman was known as an Officer who walked the streets of Sumner talking with citizens and checking doors of local businesses before the introduction of community oriented policing concepts; and

     WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman is respected as an Officer of honesty, loyalty, and a person of impeccable integrity; and

     WHEREAS, Sgt. Bateman was one of the pillars of the Sumner Police Department and who will be sorely missed; and

     WHEREAS, In recognition of Sgt. Bateman=s loyal service to the citizens of Sumner, the Sumner Police Department has retired Sgt. Bateman=s badge from service; and

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the members of the Washington State Senate do hereby recognize and honor Mr. Keith Bateman for his distinguished service to the people of Sumner, Pierce County, and the larger state community, and wish him continued success in his retirement; and

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Secretary of the Senate immediately transmit a copy of this resolution to Mr. Keith Bateman.

I, Tony M. Cook, Secretary of the Senate,

do hereby certify that this is a true and

correct copy of Senate Resolution 2000-8749,

adopted by the Senate March 4, 2000.

TONY M. COOK

Secretary of the Senate