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PROCLAMATION NO. 2003-17
WHEREAS Dr. Gerry Etheredge, DVM, has served the Huntsville Police Department since September of 1990, volunteering his time and expertise to administer to the well being of the Huntsville
Police Department K9’s; and
WHEREAS During his tenure as the caretaker for Alt, Raico, Aster, and Lucci, the Huntsville Police Department canines have been responsible for over a half million dollars in stolen
property recovered, over 2.3 million dollars in narcotics seized, over ninety suspects or lost people tracked and located, and dozens of incidents where the canines protected officers
as they conducted their jobs; and
WHEREAS The canines have been credited with saving lives in often stressful conditions. Their accomplishments could not have occurred without the support of Dr. Etheredge and his staff
in maintaining the health of the dogs; and
WHEREAS Dr. Etheredge’s support for the Huntsville Police Department‘s K9 Units have provided more then a decade of service to the community, saving the community thousands of dollars
in care for the dogs, as well as working to help keep our community safer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me
Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
APRIL 22, 2003
be declared:
"DR. GERRY ETHEREDGE DAY"
in Huntsville, Texas, in recognition of his enduring community support .
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 22nd day of April 2003.
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WILLIAM B. GREEN, MAYOR