2019-1604 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-1604
Whereas, Kent Shea is retiring from City of Janesville employment after having
diligently served the people of the City and the community for over 29 years, retiring as
a Lieutenant/Paramedic with the Janesville Fire Department; and
Whereas, during Kent Shea'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, Kent Shea began his employment with the City of Janesville as a
Firefighter/Paramedic in October of 1989; and
Whereas, Kent Shea was involved in a variety of assignments during his tenure in the
Fire Department, including Firefighter, Paramedic, Engine Paramedic, Motor Pump
Operator, Paramedic Preceptor, Lieutenant, and Acting Captain; and
Whereas, Kent Shea served the department as a Dive Team member, Hazmat Team
member and an EMS Committee member; and
Whereas, Kent Shea was selected as the 1994 and 2008 Paramedic of the Year, 1998
Division Employee of the Year, and also maintained department meters, hazmat
equipment, response zones, and the ordering of EMS supplies; 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 Kent Shea for his 29 years of loyal
public service.
Dated this 14th day of January, 2019.
Motion by: Williams
ADOPTED: January 14, 2019
Second by: Conley
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
;tat. Conley X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager
Farrell X
ATTE .T: Gruber X
Jorgensen X
Marklein X
,david T. Godek, Cit F'lerk-Treasurer Williams X
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wolfe X
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Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources