HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-168 CCRMember Tim Ricker introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-168
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JOEL DOWNER IN APPRECIATION FOR
HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE TO THE CITY OF BROOKLYN
CENTER
WHEREAS, Joel Downer has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn Center
January 2, 1973 through December 31, 2001, most recently serving Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, Joel Downer has consistently provided the City of Brooklyn Center and
its residents with dedicated public service as a valuable member of the Police Department serving as
a Patrol Officer, Sergeant and Captain prior to becoming Chief of the Department; and
WHEREAS, Joel Downer has promoted community policing and other innovative
approaches to police community relations and effectiveness; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brooklyn Center is a better place for the many efforts and
dedicated service of Joel Downer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, that Friday, January 4, 2002, be
and hereby is declared to be Chief Joel Downer Day in the City of Brooklyn Center in recognition
and appreciation for his dedicated and valuable service.
November 26, 2001
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ed Nelson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Tim Ricker;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.