R-1991 - 01/11/2022 - APPRECIATION - Resolutions ITEM 3.A
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
V11 LAc;1- 01 SAMUEL E. DEAN BOARD ROOM
OAK B R , K BUTLER GOVERNMENT CENTER
1200 OAK BROOK ROAD
OAK BROOK, ILLINOIS
630-368-5000
AGENDA ITEM
Regular Board of Trustees Meeting
of
January 11, 2022
SUBJECT: Resolution of Appreciation recognizing Chief of Police and Interim Village
Manager James R. Kruger Ys. Service to the Village
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FROM: John A. Krull Interim Chief of Police
BUDGET SOURCE/BUDGET IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDED MOTION: I move to approve Resolution No. 2022-PD-R-1991
honoring and recognizing Chief of Police and Interim Village Manager James R. Kruger
Jr.'s service to the Village, its residents and the law enforcement profession.
Background/History: James R.Kruger Jr.has served the Village of Oak Brook as Police
Chief from November 2011 to December 2021 and also as Interim Village Manger from
June 2021 to December 2021. During this time James R.Kruger Jr.,consistently displayed
the highest degree of integrity and expertise. Throughout the course of his career, James
R. Kruger Jr., has consistently represented the Village of Oak Brook in an exemplary
manner.
Recommendation:
Staff requests the Village Board approve Resolution No.2022-PD-R-1991 recognizing the
contributions of James R. Kruger Jr.'s to the Village of Oak Brook.
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RESOLUTION 2022-AP-R-1991
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, James R. Kruger Jr. has been employed with the Village of Oak Brook, in the
capacity of Chief of Police from November 2011 through January 2022 and also as Interim Village
Manager from June 2021 through December 2021; and
WHEREAS, James R. Kruger Jr. has consistently displayed the highest degree of integrity and
expertise in his positions as Chief of Police and Interim Village Manager with the employees and Village
Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, his professionalism, work ethic, interpersonal skills and analytical abilities, served the
Village well in handling any trials and tribulations the Village has encountered; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the Village James R. Kruger Jr. was actively involved in
numerous leadership roles in regional and state wide organizations including, but not limited to: President
of the DuPage County Chiefs of Police Association, President of Illinois Chiefs of Police Association,
President of the Advisory Board of Directors of North East Multiregional Training, Chair of the
Intergovernmental Risk Management Agency Police Chiefs Steering Committee, board member of the
Illinois Supreme Court Pretrial Practices Commission and the Chicago FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force
Executive Board; and
WHEREAS, he took the lead in countless Village projects ethically ensuring realization within the
parameters of the Village Code including the modernization and expansion of the Police Department lock-
up facility ensuring a safe environment for all, and achieving CALEA and ILEAP accreditation further
demonstrating his commitment to excellence in law enforcement services; and
WHEREAS, James R. Kruger Jr. helped navigate the Village of Oak Brook through multiple
challenges including; the COVID-19 Pandemic and an active shooter event at the Oakbrook Center
shopping mall.Through his strong leadership these challenges were mitigated enabling the Village to thrive;
and
WHEREAS, his exemplary honesty and governance is cherished by his contemporaries and
employees. He will be fondly remembered as a leader and friend; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees are of the opinion that a record of such faithful
service should be made and placed upon the records of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of
Oak Brook on behalf of all Village employees and all Village residents, they do hereby extend their sincerest
thanks and gratitude to James R. Kruger Jr. for his many years of indefatigable and loyal service as well
as for the example which he set for all those who came in contact with him.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a duly certified copy of this Resolution be delivered to the said
James R. Kruger Jr. with the best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors and that this
Resolution be placed upon the official permanent records of the Village.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook,
DuPage and Cook Counties, Illinois, this 11th day of January, 2022.
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