HomeMy WebLinkAbout20203465.tiffWHEREAS, Deputy Sam Brownlee honorably served the citizens of Weld County as
a Sheriff's Deputy beginning January 16th of 2006; and
WHEREAS, law enforcement officers routinely respond to dangerous situations
where they risk their own safety to defend and protect others, Sam Brownlee
responded to a call for service for an incident involving a suspect who was fleeing
arrest for a domestic violence incident on November 23rd of 2010; and
WHEREAS, it is known that Deputy Sam Brownlee ultimately lost his life at the hand
of said suspect as he was attempting to subdue the individual; and
WHEREAS, it is further known that while Deputy Sam Brownlee paid the ultimate
sacrifice while performing his duties as a Weld County Sheriff's Deputy, his legacy
has been one of change and improvement that continually betters the services
provided by the Weld County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners calls upon all citizens in Weld County to
continually remember and show their appreciation for the Peace Officers of this
county by deed, remark, and attitude. The Board also desires to show its support for
law enforcement and honor Deputy Sam Brownlee's legacy by providing a reminder
of his service at a place where future Sheriff's Deputies will receive training for the
foreseeable future.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Board of Weld County
Commissioners does hereby proclaim on this 23rd day of November, 2020, that the
future site of the Weld County Law Enforcement Training Facility will formally be
named the Sam Brownlee Training Center in honor of Deputy Sam Brownlee.
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