WHEREAS, Sergeant Paul D. Hickok became a Lynnwood city patrolman in January 1967, and graduated from the Washington State Basic Law Enforcement Academy in March 1969; and
     WHEREAS, Sergeant Hickok received the Lynnwood Jaycees "Outstanding Young Policeman" award in 1970; and
     WHEREAS, Sergeant Hickok was promoted to Sergeant of Police in June 1977; was elected President of the Lynnwood Police Officer's Association from 1982 to 1985; served as a field-training officer and assisted in the training of new field sergeants; and was awarded the Robert Burns "Sergeant of the Year" from the Free and Accepted Masons of Washington; and
     WHEREAS, Sergeant Hickok was the K-9 Unit Supervisor and received the LPOA "Meritorious" award for his procurement of K-9 ballistic vests in 2001; and he received recognition from the City of Everett Police Department for efforts in helping to provide 13 ballistic vests to improve the safety of police K-9 service dogs throughout the region; and
     WHEREAS, Sergeant Hickok deserves acknowledgment and acclamation for his full dedication and superior contributions to the grace and dignity of the City of Lynnwood Police Department, the same commitment, grace, and dignity he brought to work each day;
     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Sergeant Paul D. Hickok be congratulated on his retirement from four decades of public service and wished the very best in pursuing future endeavors; and
     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be immediately transmitted by the Secretary of the Senate to the Washington State Senate, Sergeant Paul D. Hickok, and the City of Lynnwood Police Department.