Resolution 08220244
CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 8220
RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA IN
COMMENDATION OF POLICE OFFICER TERRY PITTS
WHEREAS, on June 17, 1974, POLICE OFFICER TERRY PITTS, displayed great courage and
presence of mind in personally rescuing Patricia Delrio from the waters of the Bay; and
WHEREAS, Officer Pitts' act of fearlessness saved the life of this young woman,
and it is fitting and proper that such a courageous act be given public recognition and
acknowledgment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Alameda, for and on
behalf of the people of the City, does hereby recognize the valor exemplified by Officer Pitts
in averting further tragedy in this dangerous situation, and extends its sincere congratulations
and commendation for his meritorious act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Officer Pitts
as an expression of the heartfelt gratitude and plaudits he so richly deserves for his bravery.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the
2nd day of July, 1974, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Beckam, Hurwitz, McCall and Vice President Corica, (4).
NOES: None,
ABSENT: President La Croix, Jr., (1).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said
City this 3rd day of July, 1974.
(sEAL)
ETHEL M. FITT
City Clerk of the City of Alameda
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of "City of Alameda
Resolution No. 8220, RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA IN COMMENDATION OF POLICE
OFFICER TERRY PITTS," introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda on the 2nd day of
July, 7974.
City Clerk of the City of Alameda