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RESOLUTION NUMBER ~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, HONORING
M. KEITH DUCKI~ORTH AS THE "1977" CITY
EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR.
WHEREAS,
the City of Seal Beach in conjunction with the Cities of
Long Beach, Lakewood and Signal Hill have since 1964 joined
together annually in selecting and honoring their respective
employees of the year; and
based on nomination statements from each city department, the
selection committee has chosen M. Keith Duckworth, Police
Officer serving in the P.olice Department, Detective Bureau,
to serve as 1977 City "Employee of the Year," for the City of
Seal Beach; and
Keith Duckworth established himself as an exemplary employee
from the onset when in August 1969 he was hired by the City
as a Police Officer; and
Police Officer Duckworth has earned the respect of both management
and his fellow employees by his devotion to duty, and the example
he sets for others by working hard at all assigned tasks; and
during the past year Officer Duckworth has achieved recognition for
outstanding police work in the following ways:
1. He performed a key investigative role resulting in 'the arrest
and conviction of a master criminal involved in defrauding
financial institutions and printing three million dollars in
bogus money.
2. Officer Duckworth played a key role in thwarting an attempt
to defraud a local savings and loan institution involving
the recovery of $75,000 in negotiable securities.
3. He did on two occasions through his calm, honest and re-
assuring demeanor talked armed and dangerous individuals
into surrendering to authorities without physical conflict;
and
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WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, Officer Duckworth has distinguished himself further through the
persuit of higher education earning a Bachelor of Science in
Criminology from Long Beach State University and Juris Doctorate
Degree from Western States University; and
WHEREAS, through his courtesy, compassion, ability and diligence, he has
been a great asset to his city and community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach
does hereby honor and pay recognition to M. Keith Duckworth as "1977" City
Employee of the Year.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the C~ of Seal Beach,
California, at a meeting thereof on the IJ'f! day of 'h,;./' ,
1977, by the following vote: ~
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