HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-116 CCR Member Lin Myszkowski introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-116
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION OF AND APPRECIATION
FOR THE DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE OF PHIL COHEN
WHEREAS, in 1985 Phil Cohen played an integral part in incorporating Earle Brown
Days; and
WHEREAS, Phil Cohen served on the Earle Brown Days Board of Directors from
1985 to 2013; and
WHEREAS, Phil Cohen served as the longtime chairman of the financial committee;
and
WHEREAS, Phil Cohen built positive relationships between the business
community and Earle Brown Days resulting in Earle Brown Days receiving thousands of dollars
in donations over the years; and
WHEREAS, Phil Cohen believes the Earle Brown Days Festival gives opportunity
for the community to attend,participate and celebrate friendship and family fun; 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, Minnesota, that the dedicated public service of Phil Cohen is hereby
recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn Center.
September 23, 2013 �`-
Date Mayor
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kris Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Carol Kleven, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, and Dan Ryan;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.