HomeMy WebLinkAbout2231RESOLUTION NO. 2231
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bremerton,
designating the firearms qualification area
as the "SERGEANT GED W. HONSOWETZ POLICE
FIREARM TRAINING FACILITY".
WHEREAS, Ged W.Honsowetz, was hired as a Patrolman,
April 26, 1965, transferred to the Detectives Division March 1,
1969, and promoted to his present rank of Sergeant on July 16,
1971, has given twenty-three (23) years of dedicated Law
Enforcement service to the Citizens of Bremerton; and,
WHEREAS, "Ged" is experiencing a health setback at the
present time; and,
WHEREAS, "Ged's" dedication to his Community, its
Citizens, the Bremerton Police Department, his church, but most
importantly his family -- wife Judith Lee and their children, Ged
R., Michael E. and J. Scott, has his friends and constituents
sitting in admiration; and,
WHEREAS, "Ged" is known throughout the Law Enforcement
Community as having a "special" dedication which he is
attributed -- that being the development of the combat "Police
Firearm Range", providing continual firearms qualifications and
instruction to Commissioned Officers of the Bremerton Police
Department; and,
WHEREAS, "Ged" sacrificed many volunteer hours setting
up qualifications, scheduling Officers, taking time from family
and his own personal pursuits to ensure the job was "done right",
and that the Commissioned personnel were well qualified to defend
themselves in the field; and,
WHEREAS, "Ged" always displays a positive profile to
any endeavor he undertakes, along with a sharp sense of humor,
even in the present adversities he faces daily,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT, I, Mayor Gene Lobe
along with the honorable members of the Bremerton City Council,
and the encouragement of the Officers and Members of the
Bremerton Police Department, do proclaim the Police Range as the
"SERGEANT GED W. HONSOWETZ POLICE FIREARM TRAINING FACILITY" and
through this Resolution, the citizens, its elected officials,
employees and members of the Bremerton Police Department, extend
our deep appreciation to "GED" for his unselfish contribution to
perpetuate the ideals he holds strong, and at this writing we
offer our thoughts and prayers to he and his family through this
difficult time.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton,
this 26th day of October, 1988.
HANK WAIBEL, President
City Council
APPROVED this 31 day of October, 1988.
GENE LOBE, Mayor
City of Bremerton
ATTEST:
KATHLEEN L. McCluskey, City Clerk
Director Administrative Services