Plaque
Object number2011.127.489
MediumWood, metal
Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association
DescriptionBrown wood, rectangular, plaque. At center are overlapped black and brass colored plates with a depiction of Pittsburgh's Point at the top. Below that is a poem and dedication.Dimensions9.062 x 7.062 x 0.75 in. (23 x 17.9 x 1.9 cm)InscriptionsBottom of plaque reads: "Chief Mayor [sic] DeRoy / There have been times / when you didn't have any time, / and yet, you took the time. / There have been times / when you had enough cares / of your own, / and yet, you cared. / There have been times / when you had given / all you had to give / and yet, / you kept on giving. / Thank you for Being a Friend / R. Greiner"
Historical NotesMayer DeRoy served on the Pittsburgh Police force from 1960-1992 and the Homestead Police force from 1992-1995. He served as Pittsburgh Police Chief from May 17, 1990 to June 15, 1992. From 1992-1995 he was the Chief of the Homestead Police. Part of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.
Previous owner
Mayer A. DeRoy
Related institution
Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Related person
R. Greiner
On View
Not on view
1997-2019
1963