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Supervisor Ranalli recommending Board:
1) Recognize Chaplain Tim Thompson for his vision and leadership that led to the establishment of the Sierra Law Enforcement Chaplaincy, and for his service and dedication in providing over three decades of spiritual aid, comfort and support to law enforcement personnel, active military personnel, military veterans, patients at Marshall Hospital and those in our community who are affected by a crisis; and
2) Approve and authorize the signature of all five members of the Board of Supervisors on Proclamation commending Chaplain Tim Thompson for his continued commitment to serve the men and women who serve our country and our community, their loved ones, and the countless number of individuals who have received comfort and support from Chaplain Tim Thompson and the Sierra Law Enforcement Chaplaincy. (Est. Time: 20 Min.)
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For the last three decades, Chaplain Tim Thompson has provided spiritual aid, comfort and support to law enforcement personnel, active military personnel, military veterans, patients at Marshall Hospital and those in our community who are affected by a crisis.
The Sierra Law Enforcement Chaplaincy was formed by the vision of Rev. Tim Thompson who was serving at the time as the Associate Chaplain to the Sacramento Police Department, the Sacramento Sheriff's Department and the California State Police. In addition, he was a reserve police officer and reserve deputy with these departments and served these agencies as a law enforcement chaplain for seven years. But as a resident of El Dorado County, Chaplain Thompson wanted to do something for the members of the law enforcement community where he lived.
In 1990, Chaplain Tim Thompson began providing part-time chaplaincy services to the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department. Tragic incidents that occurred within the first year made it apparent that El Dorado County's law enforcement community was in need of an established chaplaincy program. In 199...
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