HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-082 CCR Member Jerry Pedlar introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -82
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR
THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF DEAN A. NYQUIST AND
DECLARING MARCH 23, 1991, AS DEAN A. NYQUIST DAY IN
BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Dean A. Nyquist served as Mayor of the City of
Brooklyn Center from 1978 until 1990; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mayor Nyquist fostered the
concept of public /private partnerships, a critical factor
contributing to Brooklyn Center's designation as a 1986 All America
City and a 1990 All America City finalist; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Nyquist encouraged and practiced
volunteerism by participating in a wide array of community
organizations and activities, including the Rotary Club, Brooklyn
Center Charitable Foundation, Chamber of Commerce, and Earle Brown
Days; and
WHEREAS, in the spirit of this volunteerism, Mayor
Nyquist served the residents of Brooklyn Center during his tenure
as Mayor by waiving his right to receive monetary compensation for
his service; and
WHEREAS, his public service and civic effort for the
betterment of the community merit the gratitude of the citizens of
Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, it is highly appropriate that his service to the
community should be recognized and expressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Brooklyn Center that the dedicated public service of Dean
A. Nyquist is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of
Brooklyn Center.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Brooklyn Center hereby proclaims March 23, 1991, as Dean A.
Nyquist Day in Brooklyn Center.
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -82
March 18, 1991
Date Todd Paulson, Mayor
ATTEST: PaAA
Deputy Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly
seconded by member Celia Scott and upon vote being taken
thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
ToddPaulson, Celia Scott, Jerry Pedlar, Dave Rosene, and Philip Cohen;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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