2015-1155 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -1155
Whereas, David J. Mumma is retiring from City of Janesville employment after having
diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for more than
thirty -five years; retiring as the Transit Director for the City of Janesville; and
Whereas, during David'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 sincerity, honesty, integrity, and dedication; and
Whereas, David is a patriot for our country, having served twenty -eight years in the
United States Army Reserve with commissions in the Field Artillery Branch; the Armor
Branch and finishing his military career in 1998 as a Wisconsin Course Manager for the
Combined Arms and Services Staff School as part of the United States Army Command
and General Staff College; and
Whereas, David began his career in transportation by driving school and charter buses
for Voigt's Bus Service in St. Cloud, Minnesota following graduation from Saint John's
University; and
Whereas, following completion of his Officer Basic Course for the Army, Dave
continued as Dispatcher, Safety Director and Driver Supervisor for Voigt's Bus Service;
and
Whereas, David then worked as Operations Supervisor with the Jackson Public
Transportation Company in Jackson, Michigan from September, 1977 until coming to
the City of Janesville in 1979; and
Whereas, David began his employment with the City of Janesville as an Assistant
Transit Superintendent on August 1, 1979, and was promoted to Transit Superintendent
on March 17, 1980, the position title was changed to Transit Director in 1987 and David
continued as Transit Director for the remainder of his career with the City of Janesville;
and
Whereas, David implemented many initiatives to benefit the residents of Janesville,
including a robust preventative maintenance program; evening and Saturday bus
service; school transportation services for middle and high school students;
development of contracted Paratransit Services; the extremely successful Youth Token
Program; and the bike on bus program; and
Whereas, David is a proponent of regional transportation, having spearheaded the
implementation of the Beloit- Janesville Express and Janesville - Milton - Whitewater
Innovation Express routes; and
Whereas, David oversaw the construction of the downtown Transfer Center and the
Transit Services Center, two considerable transit - related building projects, during his
tenure at the Janesville Transit System; and
Whereas, David was very involved in statewide transportation affairs, serving as Past
President and a former member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for
the Transportation Development Association of Wisconsin; and serving in several roles,
including President and Legislative Chairperson, for the Wisconsin Urban and Rural
Transit Association; and
Whereas, it is desired that such service to the City of Janesville be properly recognized;
and
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved that the people of the City of Janesville, through the
City Council, do express their grateful appreciation to David J. Mumma for his more
than thirty -five years of loyal public service.
Dated this 12 day of January, 2015.
ADOPTED: January 12, 2015 Motion by: Liebert
Second by: Marklein
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Farrell X Bobzien
Mark reitag, City Manager Fitzgerald X
Kealy X
ATTE Liebert X
Marklein X
/ , Severson X
David T. Godek, Deputy Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ll/
Wald KlimczyK, Uity Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Assistant Transit Director