2010-748 RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -748
Whereas, Larry J. Grorud is retiring from City of Janesville employment after having diligently served the people of the City of
Janesville and the community for thirty -six years; retiring as Fire Chief with the City of Janesville Fire Department; and
Whereas, Chief Grorud is a patriot for our country, having served in the United States Army, including a tour of duty in Vietnam;
and
Whereas, Chief Grorud started his fire service career in Janesville as a Firefighter in 1974, and was promoted to a
Firefighter /Paramedic in 1975, Deputy Fire Chief in 1984 and was appointed Janesville's 34 Fire Chief in 1989; and
Whereas, Chief Grorud was part of the first paramedic team implemented in the city; he also experienced the construction of
three fire stations and the Arthur P. Stearns Fire Training Center; the implementation of the quint fire apparatus for fire response
efficiency; and the establishment of four paramedic ambulances; and
Whereas, Chief Grorud oversaw the implementation of the Dive Rescue Team and the child safety seat program; developed
electronic storage methods for EMS records; acquired grants to establish the Level B Hazardous Materials team for Rock
County; and applied technology enhancements to the Department for inspections; and
Whereas, Chief Grorud graduated from the Executive Fire Officer program at the National Fire Academy; obtained the Chief
Fire Officer designation from the Commission on Public Safety Excellence; and was awarded the highest membership in the
International Institute of Fire Engineers; and
Whereas, Chief Grorud had the distinguished honor of being elected by his nationwide peers to serve as the President of the
International Association of Fire Chiefs. As President, Larry spoke before the United States Congress to discuss national fire
service issues and traveled internationally to represent the American system of fire service to other nations; and
Whereas, during Larry J. Gourd'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 Larry J. Grorud for his thirty -six years of loyal public service.
Dated this 8 day of November, 2010.
ADOPTED November 8, 2010 Motion by: Brunner
APPR• . D: --
Second by: McDonald
Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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% Brunner X
E ' J. Lev , y Manager McDonald X
ATTEST: Perrotto X
Rashkin X
-'��� � Steeber X
Jean An ulf, City Clerk- reasurer Truman X
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Voskuil X
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney - - .
Proposed by: Human Resources _ _
Prepared by: Human Resources r=,