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In Memory of
ROBERT LEE PATTERSON
WHEREAS, Robert Lee Patterson served as Police Chief for Paducah,
Kentucky from 1985 to 1992; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson was the first African American Police Chief in
the City of Paducah and in the State of Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Patterson was instrumental in starting the area's "DARE"
Program and the West Kentucky Narcotics Program; and
WHEREAS, the many contributions Mr. Patterson made to the City of
Paducah will live on as his legacy and his accomplishments will
continue to influence this community for years to come.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Paducah, Kentucky, on behalf of its citizens, offer their
condolences to the family of Robert Lee Patterson and express
their gratitude for his commitment and leadership in our
community.
ATTEST:
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Tammara S. Sanderson, City Clerk
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, November 14, 2017
Recorded by Tammara S. Sanderson, November 14, 2017
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