HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-070 CCRMember Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF JOHN
BENTZEN FOR HIS 38 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, John Bentzen began his employment with the City of Brooklyn Center
Public Works Department on January 5, 1970, and will retire on June 30, 2008, after more than
thirty-eight years of dedicated public service to the City of Brooklyn Center and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, John Bentzen has shown an exceptional commitment to performing park
maintenance duties and snow plowing operations during daytime, evening, and weekend events
for the past thirty-eight years; and
WHEREAS, John Bentzen has served as a role model for other employees by diligently
performing his duties as Park Division Crew Leader and promoting the stewardship of parks and
athletic fields within Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to recognize the professionalism with which John
Bentzen has discharged his duties and made a positive impact on the City of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center, Minnesota, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, that the dedicated public
service of John Bentzen is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
June 9, 2008 !_~~ayr ~_F'.
Date Mayor
ATTEST: City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Mary O'Connor
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Kay lasman, Mary O'Connor, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.