HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-007 CCRMember Bob Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2002-07
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION FOR
THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF LES THURS
and
WHEREAS, Les Thurs was a resident of the City of Brooklyn Center for 41+ years;
WHEREAS, Les Thurs served the community through his 36 year affiliation with the
Brooklyn Center American Little League program; and
years; and
WHEREAS, Les Thurs served as President of the American Little League for 13
WHEREAS, Les Thurs involvement with the Little League program consistently
promoted a very positive image of Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, Les Thurs exhibited a dedication to his community that included
countless hours and a personal commitment to youth baseball programs; and
WHEREAS, his dedicated 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, Minnesota, that the dedicated public service of Les Thurs is hereby recognized and
appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center and that the Council's sympathy be extended to his
family in recognition of both their and the community's loss with the recent death.
January 14, 2002
Date Mayor OF
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kay Lasman
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Bob Peppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.