HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.E.1. Resolutions of Appreciation-Ken Berg and Robert Latzke-Res. No. 6822, 6824
City of Shakopee S. E, I.
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council CONSEtvT
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Kris Wilson, Assistant City Administrato~\rtU)
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolutions of Appreciation for Former Firefighters
DATE: October 2, 2008
Introduction I Background
The Council is asked to adopt the attached resolutions recognizing the contributions of
firefighter Ken Berg, who retired late last year, and Bob Latzke, who passed away last
year, Once adopted by the Council, the Resolutions will be framed and presented by the
Mayor during the Relief Association's annual banquet on October 11.
Requested Action: If the Council concurs, it should offer RESOLUTION NO, 6822, A
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KENNETH D, BERG and RESOLUTION
NO. 6824, A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR ROBERT J. LATZKE; and
move their adoption.
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RESOLUTION NO. 6822
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO KENNETH D, BERG
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Shakopee have had the fortune of
having the services of capable and dedicated firefighters available for the past 125
years; and
WHEREAS, those individuals who are members of the City's Fire Department
devote many hours of their time for training, practice, and responding to fires within the
City and surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, Kenneth D. Berg was a member of the Shakopee Fire Department
for 25 years; and
WHEREAS, Ken diligently and unselfishly served the residents of the City of
Shakopee while a member of the Shakopee Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Ken took special responsibility for the maintenance and inspection
ofthe Department's Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses, thereby ensuring the safety
and welfare of his fellow firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Ken faithfully responded to numerous fire and emergency calls
regardless of the untimeliness of said calls and personal and family disruptions; and
WHEREAS, on many occasions Ken put the health, safety and welfare of
Shakopee residents ahead of his own personal safety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Shakopee hereby extends its token of thanks and appreciation to Mr, Kenneth D, Berg
for his 25 years of service to the Shakopee Fire Department and the community at large.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, held this
7th day of October, 2008.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 6824
A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR ROBERT J, LATZKE
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Shako pee have had the fortune of having the
services of capable and dedicated firefighters available for the past 125 years; and
WHEREAS, those individuals who are members of the City's Fire Department devote many
hours of their time for training, practice, and responding to fires within the City and surrounding
areas; and
WHEREAS, Robert J, Latzke was a member ofthe Shakopee Fire Department for 28 years;
and
WHEREAS, Bob diligently and unselfishly served the residents of the City of Shakopee
while a member of the Shakopee Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Bob served as the Department's Engineer for many years, ensuring that all
trucks and equipment were properly maintained and ready for use when a call came; and
WHEREAS, Bob faithfully responded to numerous fire and emergency calls regardless of the
untimeliness of said calls and personal and family disruptions; and
WHEREAS, on many occasions Bob put the health, safety and welfare of Shakopee residents
ahead of his own personal safety; and
WHEREAS, Bob passed away suddenly on January 5,2007, in a tragic and untimely loss for
his family and the Department; and
WHEREAS, Bob will long be remembered and appreciated for his service to the community
and his willingness to help his fellow firefighters in times of need,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Shako pee
hereby extends its token of thanks and appreciation for Mr, Robert J. Latzke's 28 years of
service to the Shakopee Fire Department and the community at large.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, held this 7th day of
October, 2008.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk