5-28-2014 CCV Rotary Honors Parker Police with Inaugural Annual Award

The Cherry Creek Valley Rotary Club presented our inaugural 'Parker Police Officer of the Year Award' for the 2013-2014 fiscal year to Officers Dawn Cashman and Casey Cashman in a special luncheon presentation at the P.A.C.E. Center on Wednesday, May 28th.

To honor Parker Police officers for their dedicated service to the Parker community and the State of Colorado, CCV Rotary asked the Parker Police Department to select an officer most suitable for the award.

This award recognizes true commitment to excellence in line with Rotary's motto "Service Above Self".  Normally, the CCV Rotary Club would honor only one officer each year. However, since both husband and wife were at the top of the nominee list this year and each was recommended for outstanding dedication and performance, the Club decided to inaugurate this first annual presentation by honoring both officers together. Gratitude and congratulations for their service go to each of the Cashman officers!

The calendar week during which May 15th occurs was designated as "Police Week" (with May 15 being "Peace Officers' Memorial Day") as signed into law on October 1, 1962 by President John F. Kennedy.  

Although most observances occur nationwide during Police Week, the CCV Rotary Club of Parker plans to present the Parker Police Officer of the Year Award some time during the month of May each year, allowing some flexibility for various potential scheduling challenges.