Office of Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland
Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Secretary
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #19, Chester Police to Host Retirement/Awards Ceremony
(CHESTER, PA) – The Fraternal Order of Police, William Penn Lodge #19 and the Chester Police Department will host a retirement party/award ceremony on Saturday, January 18 at the Ballrooms at the Phoenix in Upper Chichester Township, PA.
More than two dozen retired city of Chester law enforcement officials will be honored during the dinner. Recognized retirees will include persons who have retired between the years 2015 – 2019. Additionally, several current law enforcement officials will be recognized and presented with awards for various accomplishments.
The event will begin at 6pm and include a formal sit-down dinner, music and a 50/50 raffle drawing.
Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland and Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer are confirmed to give remarks.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
(Please note: timing for each program item may fluctuate)
· 6:00pm: Introduction (Jonathan Ross, FOP President)
· 6:15pm: Remarks (Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland)
(Jack Stollsteimer, Delaware County District Attorney)
· 6:30pm – 7:15pm: Award Presentations (current law enforcement officials)
· 6:45pm – 7:00pm: Dinner served
· 7:15pm: Retiree Award Presentations
RETIRED HONOREES:
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WHO: The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #19 and the Chester Police Department
WHAT: Will host a retirement party/award ceremony for law enforcement officials within the department who have retired between the years 2015 – 2019. Several current law enforcement personnel will be presented with awards of recognition for various accomplishments.
WHERE: The Ballrooms at the Phoenix
1661 Mill Road
Upper Chichester Township, PA 1906
WHEN: Saturday – January 18, 2020 from 6-11pm