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Home My WebLink AboutPR 19627: OFFICE RICKEY ANTOINE TO APPEAR ON DR. PHIL SHOW (REQUESTED BY CM LEWIS) P.R. NO. 19627 12/07/16 ht RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF OFFICER RICKEY ANTOINE TO ENTER INTO A CONTEST TO BE ON THE DR. PHIL SHOW (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS) WHEREAS, from the biggest cities to the smallest towns across the U.S. there are good police officers who are taking the time to get involved and get to know and help the community they serve; and WHEREAS, as a long-time supporter of law enforcement it has been said that Dr. Phil and the Dr. Phil Show "bleeds blue"; and WHEREAS, Dr. Phil intends to shine a glaring light on these officers by holding a contest for officers to be on a segment of the Dr. Phil Show titled "Know a Police Officer Making a Difference", so he can meet and praise the officers who wake up every day and willingly put themselves in harm's way so that the rest of us can be safer; and WHEREAS, former City Councilmember Steven Mosely along with Chief Patrick Melvin of the Port Arthur Police Department have nominated Officer Rickey Antoine to be a contestant for the Dr. Phil Show; and WHEREAS, Officer Rickey Antoine has been on the police force for numerous years and has been a admirable public figure within the community throughout his entire career; and WHEREAS, having authored a weekly column in the local newspaper for the past four years as well as a weekly radio show, Officer Antoine has taught over 20,000 licensed s.pr19627 and future drivers his "Drive Safe" presentation that highlights three areas on speeding, safety belts, & distracted driving; and WHEREAS, Office Antoine has made a real positive impact for Port Arthur by keeping the streets safe with his passion for traffic safety; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Port Arthur wish to share its positive experiences with Officer Rickey Antoine doing positive things in the community by supporting and nominating him to enter into the contest and win a spot of the Dr. Phil Show; and WHEREAS, Officer Antoine humbly accepted the nomination and is asking anyone who supports his nomination to send a letter to the Dr. Phil Show briefly explaining how they think Officer Antoine is making a difference in the community; and WHEREAS, if Officer Antoine is selected, this segment will shed a positive light on the city of Port Arthur and all officers in the Southeast Texas area who are striving to make a difference in their community by connecting with their local citizens. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR: Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct. Section 2. That it is in the best interest for the city of Port Arthur to support Officer Rickey Antoine in this endeavor. Section 3. That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Dr. Phil Show to show the city of Port Arthur's support for Officer Rickey Antoine. Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council. S.pr19627 READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of December, 2016 AD, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote: AYES: Mayor: , Councilmembers: , NOES: Derrick Freeman, Mayor ATTEST: Sherri Bellard, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: ' d (), (/-1° (MrL_ WO-sY et1) alecia R. izeno, City Attorney APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION: Brian McDougal, City Manager s.pr19627 Exhibit "A" s.pr19627 CITY of PORT ARTHUR DELORIS KAPRINA RICHAR"BOBBIE" SON,MAYOR PRO EM POLICE DEPARTMENT PATRICK CHIEF OF POLICE COUNCIL MEMBERS: RAYMOND SCOTT JR. TIFFANY L.HAMILTON MORRIS ALBRIGHT III STEPHEN A.MOSELY WILLIE"BAE"LEWIS,JR OSMAN SWATI DERRICK FREEMAN BRIAN MCDOUGAL.CITY MANAGER Dear Councilman Willie Bae Lewis: Former City Council Member Steven Mosely has nominated me to be on a segment of the Dr. Phil Show titled, "Know a Police Officer Making a Difference." This segment is to highlight police officers in this country that have connected with their community in a positive manner. They are looking for an officer that everyone in the community knows and respects. My career in law enforcement started in November of 2000. In 2006, I was awarded "Officer of the Year" by my peers at the Port Arthur Police Department. In 2007, I was chosen among all the men and women of the Port Arthur Police Department to head up a one man traffic enforcement unit to deal with the overwhelming traffic complaints that existed within the city. In 2008, I was awarded Traffic Officer of the Year for the entire state of Texas by the Texas Department of Transportation. Also in 2008, Senator Ted Poe read a letter of achievement and accommodation to the House Floor regarding my traffic enforcement and the success I have made in getting drivers in the City of Port Arthur to slow down. In 2009, I initiated a program called "Drive Safe" to educate motorists of traffic laws in the State of Texas. To date, I have successfully educated over 25,000 individuals with the program, focusing on speeding, distracted driving, and proper seatbelt usage. My program is requested by businesses, schools, churches, daycares. My Drive Safe Program has also been added as a part of the curriculum for the local driving schools in our area, causing me to influence all of our local teenage drivers before they get behind the wheel. When I was first assigned to the traffic enforcement unit in 2007, we had over 3500 wrecks and 17 fatalities. Those numbers have tremendously decreased, by as much as 50%; therefore I believe we are saving lives, one stop and one class at a time. In 2012, contacted the Port Arthur News editor, Roger Cowles, in reference to bridging the community with a weekly educational column in the paper called, "Ask a Cop," where could answer questions regarding traffic laws in the State of Texas as well as city 645 4th STREET P.O.BOX 1089 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089 AREA CODE 409.983-8600*FAX#983-8662 �eiN I) CITY of PORT ARTHUR DELORIS KAPRINA RICHARDSON,'BOBBIMAYOCE,R PRORM POLICE DEPARTMENT PCHIIEF OF POLVIN ICE COUNCIL MEMBERS: RAYMOND SCOTT JR. TIFFANY L.HAMILTON MORRIS ALBRIGHT III STEPHEN A.MOSELY WILLIE'BAE"LEWIS,JR OSMAN SWATI DERRICK FREEMAN BRIAN MCDOUGAL.CITY MANAGER ordinances of Port Arthur. This column has been wildly successfully, so much so, that it branched into a weekly radio show called, "Ask a Cop: Live." I thoroughly enjoy interacting with the public on a weekly basis, and I think the public has grown to understand my passion for traffic safety and saving lives. It appears today that everyone in Port Arthur and the surrounding community knows the name Officer Antoine. In 2016, Buzz feed sent a reporter from New York to interview me about traffic citations that I issued within the city of Port Arthur. This article received over 300,000 views online from all over the world. Supervisors have received over a thousand emails regarding the Drive Safe program and how much they enjoyed and were positively affected by the seminar. The motorists today now understand why I issue citations. It isn't for money, it is to save lives. I humbly accepted the nomination and am asking anyone who supports his nomination to send a letter to the Dr. Phil Show briefly explaining how they think I am making a difference in the community to this address: Dr Phil Show Know a Police Officer Making a Difference Segment 5482 Wilshire Boulevard #1902 Los Angeles, CA 90036 This segment will shed a positive light on all officers in the Southeast Texas area who are striving to make a difference in their community by connecting with their local citizens. We urge you to participate and try to help Officer Antoine make it to the Dr. Phil show to represent our community. Res u , -_d5.-../ ...— S-ficer Rickey Antoine 645 4th STREET P.O.BOX 1089 PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS 77641-1089 AREA CODE 409.983-8600*FAX#983-8662