HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-174 CCRadoption: Member Ed Nelson introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 2000-174
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION FOR THE
COMMUNITY SERVICE OF LEONARD E. LINDQUIST
WHEREAS, Leonard E. Lindquist resided in Brooklyn Center for fourteen years; and
WHEREAS, Leonard E. Lindquist was appointed Railroad and Warehouse Commissioner
in 1949 by Governor Youngdahl and re-elected in 1950; and
WHEREAS, Leonard E. Lindquist was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives
for two terms, 1955 through 1959, serving all of Hennepin County north of Wayzata Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, Leonard E. Lindquist served as President of Benson School PTA; Chairman
of Earle Brown School Board; Commander Duoos Bros. American Legion Post; Justice of Peace, Brooklyn
Center; Village Attorney, Brooklyn Center; and member VFW and Isaac Walton League; and
WHEREAS, the Brooklyn Center City Council previously recognized Leonard Lindquist
by designating a pond at Centerbrook Golf Course in his honor; 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 that the community service of Leonard E. Lindquist is hereby recognized and appreciated by the
City of Brooklyn Center.
October 23, 2000 ,ru2~a.o
Date Mayor
ATTEST: in
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Debra Hilstrom
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Debra Hilstrom, Kay Lasman, Ed Nelson, and Robert Feppe;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.