Friendswood council approves memorial bench honoring former Police Chief Robert Wieners

The Friendswood City Council on Sept. 8 approved placing a memorial bench at the Friendswood Veterans Memorial in honor of former Police Chief Robert (Bob) Wieners.
A council member introduced the item, and staff noted the bench would be a tasteful recognition placed at the Veterans Memorial next to City Hall. Staff and council members discussed other possible recognitions, such as naming the emergency operations center or other memorial options; council agreed to consider additional recognition and to discuss options at an upcoming retreat. A motion to authorize the bench purchase and installation passed with a second and the vote recorded in favor.
Staff said the police department and former mayors are also coordinating other tributes, including donation of Chief Wieners' badge to the Public Safety Building; council members noted Wieners' long service to the community and his preference for understated recognition.
The bench authorization directs staff to coordinate purchase and installation with the Veterans Memorial builders and to proceed consistent with donor and memorial guidelines.