2018-1530 RESOLUTION NO. 2018 — 1530
WHEREAS, Jimmy Holford, Jr. is retiring from City of Janesville employment after
having diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for 31
years, retiring as a Deputy Police Chief with the Janesville Police Department; and
WHEREAS, during Jimmy Holford Jr.'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, Jimmy Holford, Jr. began his employment with the City of Janesville as a
Police Officer with the Janesville Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Jimmy Holford, Jr., was involved in a variety of assignments during his
career including Field Training Officer, Police Sergeant Patrol Division, SIMS Instructor,
Police Sergeant Street Crimes Division, Lieutenant Patrol Division, SWAT Team
Commander, and a member of the SWIM Team. Jimmy also received Division
Employee of the Year in 1993, the Chief's Award of Excellence in 2006, Chief's
Commendations in 1992, 2007, and 2014, and the meritorious service "Mighty Oak"
Award in 2017; 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 Jimmy Holford Jr. for
his 31 years of loyal public service.
Dated this 9th day of April, 2018.
Motion by: Williams
ADOPTED: April 9, 2018 Second by: Gruber
APPROVED: / Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
/a AOK_ Conley X
Mark A Freitag, City Manage, Farrell X
Gruber X
ATTE •
Jorgensen X
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Marklein X
David T. Godek, C. Clerk-Treasurer Williams X
Wolfe X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources
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