Whereas: Savannah Police Officer Anthony Christie died May 25, 2018 while assisting with traffic control at the site of an early morning crash on Interstate 16; and 

Whereas: Officer Christie dedicated his life to serving this nation and this community; and 

Whereas: Officer Christie served for 13 years in the United States Navy and then chose to continue his service by becoming a police officer at the Savannah Police Department, where he served faithfully for two years; and 

Whereas: During that time Officer Christie and others in his unit were awarded a Team Work Award for assisting in the search and rescue of a missing child abandoned in the woods by a robbery suspect; and 

Whereas: Officer Christie’s dedication and service to the safety of the public should be acknowledged and praised;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah celebrate the life of Office Anthony Christie and offer our appreciation for his dedicated service and sacrifice to the Savannah community and our nation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Officer Christie will be sadly missed by all of us who knew him as a member of the City of Savannah family; and that a copy of this resolution will be delivered to his family and made a part of the permanent records of the Savannah City Council meeting minutes of June 7, 2018.

Approval