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RE50LUTION 2013-01
<br />INTRODUCED BY: Mayor Bruce G. Rinker and Council as a Whole
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<br />, , A RESOLIIl'ION THANKING MAl(FIELD i/ILLAGE POLICE
<br />EXECUTIVE ASSISTAMT TERRY SF(OIVIROCK FOFt OVER T1NEN'TY-SIX YEARS -
<br />OF DEDICATIOtJ AND SERi/ICE AND CONGRAT'ULATING HER OIV FiER RETIREMENT
<br />WHEREAS, in 1986, Terry Skomrock was hired as 5ecrefary for the Mayfield Village Police Department after being
<br />recruited from a neighboring police department, where she had worked for 12 years; and
<br />VVHEREAS, in 19959 upon demonstrating her skills as office manager, commuraications supervisor, and assistant to the
<br />police department's various executive branches, Terry was promoted to the position of Police Executive Assistant; and
<br />VVHEREAS, since 1996, Terry has been instrumental in increasing participation in the Suburban Police Anti-Crime
<br />Network (SPAN).Her dedicatioro to sharing information.on crirriinal suspects, arrested individuals, photos of unknown
<br />suspects where identification,was needed, etc. has increased the distribution list from approximately 32 detectives to
<br />over 560 law enforcement officers from local, state and.federal government offices all over N/E Ohio and beyond; and
<br />WHEREAS, Terry: has received a number of commendations and awards: In 2010, she received a Certificate of
<br />Recognition presented by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security, Strategic Analysis and
<br />Information Center for her dedication to the protection and security of the citizens of Ohio and for her professionalism
<br />and leadership in the statewide information-sharing initiative.#hrough the Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO) Program; in
<br />)12, Terry received a similar award 'on appreciation of her support of Ohio Homeland Security and for promoting
<br />ccellent information-sharing practices. Her direct efforts have led to the identification, arrest and conviction of
<br />criminals all over N/E Ohio and beyond; and
<br />WHEREAS, Terry has received several commendations from the Mayor and the Police Chief for her outstanding work
<br />with the Detective Bureau in a Public Indecency case, which led to the identification and conviction of the suspect; for
<br />her assistance with a call involving an emotionally-disturbed male; her actions during a severe storm which helped to
<br />restore order and enabled the police and fire departments to better respond to the extreme demands placed upon them
<br />during the disaster; and , . .
<br />1lVFiEREAS, Terry has aiways been willing to take on additional responsibility, serving as Liaison to. the Records
<br />Commission as well as to the State Auditor's Office. Terry has always been passionate about her work in Mayfield
<br />Village and her efforts have gone a long way to enhancing the professional image of our police department. Her
<br />willingness to volunteer her time with local civic organizations and charities, such-as the American Red Cross Drive,
<br />Cancer Relay for Life, Women Safe House, Hospice, Crime Stoppers and several animal rescue groups have also
<br />greatly enhanced our community; and WHEREAS, Terry Skomrock officially retired from the Mayfield Village Poiice Department on January 5, 2013 after 26
<br />years of service here and 38 years as a civilian in law enforcemeni.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE ST RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, THAT:
<br />Terry Skomrock be and is hereby recognized for
<br />over tvventy-six (26) years of dedicated and exceptional service to Mayfield Village.
<br />SECTIORI 1. The Village of Mayfield, its Mayorr Council, residents, employers, empioyees and officials wish to
<br />',ha;«: T ?:r??J SkOiiit'C,CK fOi' Iiei' P?'laYiy-years Uf deaocated service and congrat?uiate ??er on her retirement.
<br />SECTION 2. The Council finds and determines that all formal actions of the Council relating to the adoption of
<br />this Resolution have been taken at open meetings of this Council; anci that deliberations of this Council and of it5
<br />committees, resulting in such formal action, took place in meetings open to the public in compliance with all statutory
<br />requirements including the requirements of Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
<br />SECTION 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby authorized and directed to prepare duplicate original copies of this
<br />Resolution. One such original shall be presented to Terry Skomrock. The other original shall be placed in the
<br />permanent records of the Village as a lasting tribute to Terry Skomrock.
<br />SECTION 4. This resolution shall become effective upon
<br />Mayor, or as may otherwise be provided by law.
<br />PASSED AND ADOPTED: January 14, 2013
<br />APP O D-A-S TO FORM:--°
<br />6dsepn W. Diemert9 Jr.,b4irp.•cto.ti. of Law
<br />adoption by Council anq the signature of the
<br />ATTEST: @
<br />Mary Betsa, Clerk o uncil
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