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Respect for Law
Among the purposes of Optimists Clubs are the intentions to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs, and to inspire respect for law. Towards those ends, Optimist International sponsors Respect for Law Week in May each year.
The Timonium Optimist Respect for Law Program
The Timonium Optimists celebrate Respect for Law Week by holding a special club dinner meeting in May to honor the Timonium Optimist Officer of the Year, chosen by the captain of our local Cockeysville Precinct of the Baltimore County Police Department. The recognition given to that one outstanding policeman represents the high regard that the Optimists and the rest of the community have for the entire department.
The event is always well attended by high-ranking members of the BCPD, including Police Chief James W. Johnson or his representative and Captain Martin Lurz of Cockeysville Precinct 7 or his representative. These spokespersons for the BCPD repeatedly express appreciation for the support shown by the Timonium Optimists through this program and through the club’s cooperation with police-sponsored projects such as Shop with a Cop, PAL Day at the Farm and the Genesee Valley Outdoor Adventure.
2007–2008 Officer of the Year
The honoree for the current club year will be named at the Timonium Optimist Respect for Law dinner on Mon., May 19, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Baltimore (formerly the Timonium Holiday Inn Select).
2005–2006 Officer of the Year: Officer Derek Romanoff
Officer Romanoff was recognized at the Timonium Optimist Respect for Law dinner, May 21, 2007. More info »
Awards Presented to the Officer of the Year
- Timonium Officer of the Year citation
- Honor Resolution from the Maryland House of Delegates
- Honor Citation from the Maryland State Senate
