#8 Recognize firefighters and paramedics (File Res. #2009-648)
Community Development Department Memorandum
October 12, 2009
TO: Janesville City Council
FROM: Al Hulick, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the Firefighters and
Paramedics of the Janesville Fire Department (File Resolution No.
2009-648)
Councilmember Russ Steeber and Councilmember George Brunner have
requested that the City Council recognize the service and dedication of Janesville
Firefighters and Paramedics as part of Fire Prevention Month. October has been
designated as Fire Prevention Month and makes this time of year appropriate for
such recognition. In October, citizens are encouraged to recognize the sacrifices
and contributions of our Firefighters and Paramedics and to honor these men
and women for their dedication to duty.
The City of Janesville Fire Department has 92 authorized protective service
personnel. To honor these men and women, Resolution 2009-648 states the
City Council’s intent to encourage all citizens to show their appreciation for the
commitment to service of Janesville’s Firefighters and Paramedics.
Chief Grorud and other representatives from the Fire Department will be in
attendance at the City Council meeting on October 12 to accept this recognition
on behalf of all Janesville Firefighters and Paramedics.
cc: Eric Levitt
Jacob Winzenz
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-648
A Resolution recognizing the Firefighters and Paramedics of the Janesville Fire
Department (File Resolution No. 2009-648)
WHEREAS,
October is recognized as Fire Prevention Month, a time when Firefighters and
Paramedics make a concerted effort to reach out to the community to teach fire safety; and
WHEREAS,
we routinely witness their heroic efforts by putting themselves in harm’s way as
our guardians of life and property; and
WHEREAS
, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities,
hazards, and sacrifices of their Firefighters and Paramedics, as those members of the Fire
Departments recognize their duty to serve the people of their community; and
WHEREAS
, the Janesville City Council desires to honor the valor, service, and dedication of
the Firefighters and Paramedics that serve the City of Janesville.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of
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Janesville
, on the 12 day of October, 2009, that the month of October is to be observed as
Fire Prevention Month; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council
that all Janesville citizens are called
upon to especially honor and show our appreciation for the Firefighters and Paramedics of the
City of Janesville by deed, remark and attitude in honor of these men and women who work to
protect their fellow citizens and community.
ADOPTED:
Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Truman
Voskuil
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Councilmember Steeber and
Councilmember Brunner
Prepared by: City Manager’s Office