HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-080 CCR Member Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-80
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE
DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST BECKY BOIE
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie was hired by the city of
Brooklyn Center to serve the community as Neighborhood Liaison, on May 8, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie served the Brooklyn Center
Community in two other roles throughout her career, including Police Administrative Coordinator
from 2005-2008 and Crime Prevention Specialist from 2008-2021; and
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie has been instrumental in
working with rental properties throughout the City and building longstanding relationships with
Neighborhood Watch Captains. She has also been a vital part of National Night Out, youth safety
courses offered through Recreation, and Neighborhood Area Meeting initiatives. Becky is a
statewide Crime Prevention leader and throughout her career she has defined the department's
Crime Prevention position; and
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie spearheaded an "adopt a
family" effort brought forth by a local elementary school, annually since 2005. Brooklyn Center
Police staff"adopt" a Brooklyn Center family in need that is nominated by local faith organization
or the Community Corner. Money is raised, gifts (often necessities) are purchased, wrapped by
police staff and delivered. This effort was extended to all City staff involvement in 2015; and
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie has represented the Brooklyn
Center Police Department as an active member of the Minnesota Crime Prevention Association
Board of Directors for over 15 years. She has assisted with numerous trainings and various efforts
throughout the State; and
WHEREAS, Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie's dedicated public service
and civic effort for the betterment of the community merit gratitude of the citizens of Brooklyn
Center; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, upon recommendation of the City Manager, that we recognize the
honorable retirement of Crime Prevention Specialist Becky Boie on June 30, 2021, and express
sincere appreciation for her dedicated public service. We wish Becky and her family,the very best
in the future.
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-80
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June 14, 2021 -
Date Mayor
ATTEST: �
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Elliott, Graves, and Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.