2001-40( RESOLUTION NO. 2001 — 40
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING OFFICER KERRY KENNEY FOR SERVICE TO
THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, 1971 - 2001
WHEREAS, Kerry Kenney began his career with the Buffalo Grove Police Department as a
sworn police officer on September 27, 1971 after serving three years in the Navy during the Vietnam war;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Kerry Kenney served in a variety of positions including: Patrol Division,
Investigations, Directed Patrol, Coordinator of the Field Training, Crime Prevention, Technical Services /
r- Research Development, School Liaison, and Coordinator d(thhe first Cadet Program; and
WHEREAS, Officer ker,z, erne rec the merous awards and recognitions for
outstanding police work including ngtle�aienta�l commendation° nn.� r 1988 for the apprehension of
individual who attempted to fiorp a financial institution in Buffalo �.
WHEREAS, Officer Kerry Kenney reserve eognrt�on for hu ialtlable assistance in the
apprehension of a dangerous felon in,Lincoltisli5j ftnomV, a + July 190' 1 eg n a :24 — hour violence .
spree which began with an_armed robbery car acing, atum'et City, Illinots�and an armed robbery of
a gas station in Racine Wi consm* an
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WHERE Kerry Kenne% was instrumea%al enveloping new and innovating programs
in the area of drivtn educatto . , outh '8
g n, y , personal recn;aent an crime prey noon, which are still being
used to date; and Ov
( WHEREAS, Officer,Kerry Kenney has served "tithe l e Iage, State and Community t
�\ with integrity, character dedication, and professionalism for over 30 years.
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NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village
of Buffalo Grove that our best wishes go to Kerry in his retirement effective October 3, 2001.
AYES: 6 — Marienthal, Braiman, Glover, Berman, Johnson, Kahn
NAYS: 0 - None ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: October 1. 2001 APPROVED October 1, 2001
�( ATTEST:
a*eol
V' age Clerk
APPROVED:
Elliott Hartstein,
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