2019-1645 Resolution No. 2019-1645
A resolution commemorating April 2019 as the ten year anniversary of the partnership between the
Janesville Jets and the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, in 2009 a partnership began between the City of Janesville and the Junior A North American
Hockey League team, the Janesville Jets; and
WHEREAS, 2019 marks the sixth consecutive year the Janesville Jets have qualified for playoffs; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Jets carry out their mission through developing talented hockey players into
admirable young men and eventually student athletes; serving and representing the Janesville community; and
providing affordable, family-friendly entertainment to the residents of Janesville; and
WHEREAS, the core values of the Janesville Jets are to be a team, have pride, work hard, have fun, show
integrity, gain respect, create opportunities, and embrace the community; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Jets have consistently fulfilled their vision through volunteer work within the
community with activities such as volunteering at the City-hosted Enchanted Forest event, visiting sick children
at the Javon Bea Hospital, and teaching a Junior Achievement course at Monroe Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Jets have raised money for numerous organizations including the 115th Fighter
Wing, Housing 4 Our Vets, Mercy Cancer Center, and GIFTS Men's Shelter; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Jets have been and will continue to be an asset to the Janesville community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is excited to continue this partnership for many years to come; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Janesville City Council on this 22nd day of April 2019,
that in April 2019 the ten year anniversary commemorating the partnership between the Janesville Jets and the
City of Janesville be celebrated.
ADOPTED: April 22, 2019 Motion by: Williams
Second by: Conley
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
462I / Conley X
L Farrell X
Mark A. Fr-itag, City Manager Gruber X
Marklein X
ATTE ' / Williams X
/ .�� Wolfe X
/'I �/� •i Vacant
•avid T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald KlimczyK, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office
Prepared by: City Manager's Office