HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-012 CCRMember Dan Ryan introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-12
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
JOHN RUSSELL FOR HIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVICE ON THE PARK
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
WHEREAS, John Russell served on the Brooklyn Center Park and Recreation
Commission from January 23, 1995, through December 31, 2015; and
WHEREAS, he has made significant contributions as a member of the Park and
Recreation Commission, including monitoring and reflecting the attitudes and concerns of the
citizens relative to the conservation of environmental resources in the City and to the park
system and recreation programs, and advising the City Council of citizen attitudes and policy
matters relevant to the conservation, park and recreation functions in Brooklyn Center; and
WHEREAS, his leadership and expertise have been greatly appreciated by the
Park and Recreation Commission; 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 John Russell is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City
of Brooklyn Center, and this resolution serves as a visible and lasting expressing of gratitude for
the leadership and service he has rendered to the citizens of Brooklyn Center.
January 11, 2016
Date Mayor
ATTEST: j4w
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
April Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, April Graves, Kris Lawrence-Anderson, Lin Myszkowski, Dan Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.