2016-1267 RESOLUTION NO. 2016 — 1267
Whereas, James P. Jensen is retiring from City of Janesville employment after having
diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for more than twenty -
seven years; retiring as the Fire Chief with the Janesville Fire Department; and
Whereas, during James Jensen'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 skill and ability, sincerity, honesty, and dedication; and
Whereas, James Jensen began his employment with the Janesville Fire Department as
a firefighter /EMT; and
Whereas, James Jensen was involved in a variety of assignments during his career
including firefighter, EMT, hazardous materials technician, driver, Assistant Fire Chief, Deputy
Fire Chief, and Fire Chief; and
Whereas, James Jensen obtained and /or oversaw well over one million dollars of grant
funds obtained for the betterment of fire department services to the community; and
Whereas, James Jensen was instrumental in moving ahead the replacement and
construction of Fire Station #1; 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 Jensen for his more than twenty -
seven years of loyal public service.
Dated this 11 day of January, 2016.
ADOPTED: January 11, 2016 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Liebert
APPROVE Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Bobzien X
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Mark A. reitag, City Manager Farrell X
Gruber X
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Liebert X
Marklein X
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1. id T. odek, City erk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczy , ity Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources -_