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Avon honors retiring officer Patrick Sullivan for decades of school and community service
Summary
Mayor Bryan Jensen and Representative Gayle Manning led tributes to Officer Patrick Sullivan at Avon’s May 4 work session, noting his 48 years in policing and 13 years assigned to Avon Schools; Sullivan thanked colleagues and family at the podium.
Mayor Bryan Jensen and City Council publicly honored Officer Patrick Sullivan at their May 4 work session as he retires after decades of service. Jensen described Sullivan’s visibility at community events and in schools and presented a proclamation; Representative Gayle Manning read a commendation letter from Senator Nathan Manning that praised Sullivan as “a valued member of the City of Avon Police Department” who “positively contributed to the community.”
Officer Sullivan responded from the dais, saying, “it has been his privilege and honor to serve,” and credited fellow officers for their support. Council President Brian Fischer and other members joined the Sullivan family for group photographs. The event was ceremonial and no formal council action was required. The recognition was followed by routine business on the work-session agenda.
