#8 Retirement Recognition for Thomas Wolfram (File Res. #2009-664)
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION MEMORANDUM
December 3, 2009
TO: City Council
FROM: Susan Musick, Human Resources Director
SUBJECT: Action on proposed resolutions in commendation of David Burke,
Steven Kopp, Thomas Wolfram and Steven Sutton’s service to the
City of Janesville.
Executive Summary
At the City Council meeting of December 14, 2009, the following retirement
commendation will be considered under the consent agenda:
1. David D. Burke for thirty-six years of service with the City of Janesville
(File Resolution Number 2009-661)
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David will be attending the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
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David began working for the City of Janesville on June 5, 1973, as a
Laborer in the Public Works Division.
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David was promoted to an Equipment Operator in 1977 and a Working
Foreman in 1990.
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David’s retirement date is January 8, 2010.
2. Steven J. Kopp for thirty-two years of service with the City of Janesville
(File Resolution Number 2009-663)
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Steven will be attending the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
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Steven began working for the City of Janesville on July 18, 1977 as a
Police Officer in the Janesville Police Department.
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Steven was promoted to the positions of Detective in 1987; Sergeant in
1990; Lieutenant in 1994; and Deputy Police Chief in 2002.
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Steven’s retirement date is December 31, 2009.
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3. Thomas R. Wolfram for twenty-three years of service with the City of
Janesville (File Resolution Number 2009-664)
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Thomas will be attending the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
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Thomas began working for the City of Janesville on January 6, 1986 as
a Police Officer with the Janesville Police Department.
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Thomas was promoted to the position of Police Sergeant in 1994.
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Thomas’ retirement date is December 31, 2009.
4. Steven W. Sutton for twenty-one and one-half years of service with the
City of Janesville (File Resolution Number 2009-665)
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Steven will be attending the December 14, 2009 Council meeting.
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Steven began working for the City of Janesville on April 11, 1988 as a
Firefighter/Paramedic with the Janesville Fire Department.
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Steven has held the positions of Firefighter, Paramedic, and Driver.
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Steven’s retirement date is December 26, 2009.
Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of File Resolutions 2009-661, 2009-663, 2009-664,
and 2009-665.
Suggested Motion
I move to adopt File Resolutions 2009-661, 2009-663, 2009-664, and 2009-665
to commend David D. Burke, Steven J. Kopp, Thomas R. Wolfram, and Steven
W. Sutton on their service to the City of Janesville.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-664
Whereas,
Thomas R. Wolfram is retiring from City of Janesville
employment after having diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the
community for twenty-three years; retiring as a Lieutenant with the City of Janesville
Police Department; and
Whereas,
Thomas R. Wolfram served as a Police Officer, Sergeant, and
Lieutenant; and
Whereas,
during Thomas R. Wolfram’s employment with the City of
Janesville, he provided exemplary professional service and demonstrated conscientious
devotion to the duties of his position, which he performed with competence, sincerity,
honesty, and dedication; and
Whereas,
it is desired that such commendable service to the City of
Janesville be properly recognized;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved
that the people of the City of Janesville,
through the City Council, do express their grateful appreciation to Thomas R. Wolfram
for his twenty-three years of loyal public service.
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Dated this 14 day of December, 2009.
ADOPTED: Motion by:
Second by:
APPROVED:
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Brunner
McDonald
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Perrotto
Rashkin
ATTEST:
Steeber
Truman
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
Voskuil
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Assistant City Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources