HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-111 CCRMember Kay Lasci n introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2607-111
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF RONALD
BOMAN FOR HIS 39 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF
BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Ronald Boman has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn Center since
March 11, 1968, and will retire September 28, 2007, after more than thirty-nine years of dedicated service
to the City of Brooklyn Center and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Boman has consistently provided the City of Brooklyn Center and
its residents with dedicated public service during his tenure working in the capacities of Firefighter,
Lieutenant, Captain, District Chief, and Training Officer prior to becoming the Fire Chief and Emergency
Management Director; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Boman has performed each position in an exemplary fashion,
assuring that the best interests of the City and Fire Department were well served; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Boman has served as Fire Chief for 31 years and in 1988 was
appointed the first full-time Fire Chief for the Brooklyn Center Fire Department and was instrumental in
the creation of the Fire Department High Level Rope Rescue Team and the first Dive Rescue Team in the
North Suburban Regional Mutual Aid Pact; and was active in the creation of the joint powers fire training
center in Fridley; and oversaw the construction of the new West Fire Station that now contains a state-of-
the-art training room, and the renovation of the East Fire Station; and was a staunch supporter of
firefighter safety by providing the best training and equipment available; and
WHEREAS, Ronald Boman has been an active member in several professional
organizations including International Association of Fire Chiefs, Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association,
International Association of Arson Investigators, Hennepin County Fire Chief's Association,
Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association, Association of Minnesota Emergency Managers, and Metropolitan
Emergency Manager's Association, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to recognize the
professionalism with which Ronald Boman has discharged his duties and made a positive impact on the
community 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
Ronald Boman is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
Auffust 27.2007
1 Date Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Mark Yelich
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.