HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-018 CCRintroduced the following resolution andMember Lin Myszkowski
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-18
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION OF
STEVE WILLIAMS FOR OVER 37 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER
WHEREAS, Steve Williams has been an employee of the City of Brooklyn
Center since October 16, 1978, and will retire January 28, 2016, after more than 37 years of
dedicated public service to the City of Brooklyn Center and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, Steve Williams has consistently provided the City of Brooklyn
Center and its residents with dedicated public service during his tenure working in the capacities
of a seasonal parks employee for three years followed by over 37 years as a parks maintenance
worker within the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, Steve Williams served as the Parks Division crew leader being
responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Parks Division and was instrumental in the
development and operation of the City's parks and streetscapes irrigation systems, as well as the
care of the City's athletic fields and buildings; and
WHEREAS, Steve Williams is recognized for promoting a cooperative working
relationship between other City departments and civic organizations, and for being a model
worker, leader and mentor for all Public Works employees by encouraging education and
training and promoting a culture of teamwork in the organization; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center wishes to
recognize the professionalism with which Steve Williams has discharged his duties and made a
positive impact on the community of Brooklyn Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, upon the recommendation of the City Manager, that the dedicated
public service of Steve Williams is hereby recognized and appreciated by the City of Brooklyn
Center.
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January 25, 2016 -,--i
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
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.