#6 Recognize Janesville Firefighters and Paramedics (File Res. #2011-838)
Fire Department Memorandum
September 15, 2011
TO: City Council
FROM: Jim Jensen, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Action on a proposed resolution recognizing the Firefighters and
Paramedics of the Janesville Fire Department (File Resolution No.
2011-838)
Council President George Brunner and Council Vice President Russ Steeber
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 94 authorized personnel. To honor
these men and women, Resolution 2011-838 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.
Captain Matt Simpson, President of Firefighters Local 580, will be in attendance
along with other representatives of the Fire Department at the City Council
meeting on October 10 to accept this recognition on behalf of all Janesville
Firefighters and Paramedics.
cc: Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Jay Winzenz, Director of Administrative Services/Assistant City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-838
A Resolution recognizing the Firefighters and Paramedics of the Janesville Fire
Department (File Resolution No. 2011-838)
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 10 day of October, 2011, 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
Dongarra-
Eric J. Levitt, City Manager
Adams
Liebert
ATTEST:
McDonald
Rashkin
Steeber
Jean Ann Wulf, City Clerk-Treasurer
Voskuil
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Brunner and
Council Vice President Steeber
Prepared by: Fire Department