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2024-2234RESOLUTION NO. 2024-2234 A resolution recognizing James M. Ponkauskas for his employment at the City of Janesville. WHEREAS, James M. Ponkauskas retired from City of Janesville employment after having diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for 30 years; retiring as the Fire Chief with the Janesville Fire Department; and WHEREAS, during James M. Ponkauskas’ 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 skill, ability, sincerity, honesty, and dedication; and WHEREAS, James M. Ponkauskas began his employment with the City of Janesville as a Firefighter/Paramedic, in May, 1994; and WHEREAS, in the course of his employment, James M. Ponkauskas had a variety of assignments, including Firefighter/Paramedic, Paramedic, Preceptor, Driver/Paramedic, Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Chief; in addition, he was a member of the Dive Team for the City of Janesville, was a Haz-Mat Technician for the Janesville Fire Department/Rock County Haz-Mat Team, and served on the SOG, EMS and Equipment Committees; and WHEREAS, James M. Ponkauskas was awarded the VFW Paramedic Award in 2001, the VFW Firefighter Award in 2016, the Public Services Employee of the Year in 2020, and the Mighty Oak Award in 2022; 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 James M. Ponkauskas for his thirty years of loyal public service. Dated this 10th day of June, 2024. ADOPTED: June 10, 2024 APPROVED: Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager ATTEST: Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney Proposed by: Human Resources Prepared by: Human Resources Motion by: Williams Second by: Burdick Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Burdick X Jackson X Marshick X Miller X Neeno X Squire X Williams X 2024-2234 Ponkauskas Retirement Final Audit Report 2024-06-12 Created:2024-06-12 By:Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAGY6hVlq8Wkv6kg7sj8RPi80PustUh9Zs "2024-2234 Ponkauskas Retirement" History Document created by Carri Salus (salusc@ci.janesville.wi.us) 2024-06-12 - 8:52:35 PM GMT Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2024-06-12 - 8:52:57 PM GMT Email viewed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) 2024-06-12 - 8:55:49 PM GMT Document e-signed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2024-06-12 - 8:55:57 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2024-06-12 - 8:55:58 PM GMT Email viewed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) 2024-06-12 - 10:28:49 PM GMT Document e-signed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2024-06-12 - 10:28:56 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2024-06-12 - 10:28:56 PM GMT