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PROCLAMATION
In Recognition of
THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF
Deputy Steve Brooks & Deputy Eric Morris
WHEREAS, Clallam County Sheriffs Department Deputies Steve Brooks and Eric Morris
have been exemplary partners with the City of Port Angeles. Both deputies
supervise the daily operations of the Clallam County Sheriffs Department
Chain Gang; and
WHEREAS, Steve and Eric have responded to numerous requests for help in cleaning up
trash from various outdoor encampments throughout the City. These cleanup
projects have included areas north and south of Front Street, Valley Creek, the
Tumwater Street Viaduct and Peabody Creek. The Chain Gang has also
removed weeds and vegetation from the Police Department parking lot and
grounds; and
WHEREAS, they have offered the assistance of the Chain Gang for additional projects this
surmner. Year to date, the Chain Gang has removed more than 15,000 pounds of
trash. The clean-up is a noticeable improvement for the City's quality of life and
they provide clean-up services above the normal City capacity; and
WHEREAS, some of this trash is hazardous and there are long term negative impacts to
the enviromnent should these areas remain impacted. Once again, City
residents are able to walk along Peabody and Valley Creek without the
presence of trash and debris.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Patrick Downie, Deputy Mayor, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF PORT ANGELES, do hereby RECOGNIZE the efforts of
Deputy Steve Brooks and Deputy Erik Morris to the City and community; their work does not go
unnoticed. We look forward to continued contributions made by the Clallam County Sheriffs
Department Chain Gang, assisted through the faithful efforts of Deputies Brooks and Morris.
Thank you and keep up the great work!
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Patr' k Downie, Deputy Mayor
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