2020-1756 RESOLUTION NO. 2020 — 1756
Whereas, Robert Gabbey retired from City of Janesville employment after having
diligently served the people of the City of Janesville and the community for more than
23 years, retiring as a Fire Captain with the Janesville Fire Department; and
Whereas, during Robert Gabbey's employment with the City, 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, Robert Gabbey began his employment with the City as a
Firefighter/Paramedic with the Janesville Fire Department on April 7, 1997; and
Whereas, Robert Gabbey was involved in a variety of assignments during his career
including Firefighter, Driver, Lieutenant, and Captain; and
Whereas, Robert Gabbey was a member of the JFD Technical Rescue Team, the Rock
County Hazardous Materials Team, the Wisconsin Task Force 1 Urban Search and
Rescue Team, the Hazmat Advisory Committee, a Certified MSA C.A.R.E Technician
responsible for maintaining all department breathing apparatus, Chair of the JFD
Training Committee and a member for over 15 years, and Lead Trainer for the Recruit
Training Program since 2013; and
Whereas, Robert Gabbey's many roles in the training of others has helped create a
solid foundation for new fire recruits and contribute to the professionalism and growth of
the organization as a whole; and
Whereas, during the course of his service, Robert Gabbey served at such notable
emergency events to include deployments to; Hurricane Katrina, Cambria, WI Mill
Explosion, and floods in southwestern Wisconsin; and
Whereas, Robert Gabbey was recognized as the 2004 VFW Firefighter of the Year and
the 2004 Fire Department Employee of the Year; 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 Robert Gabbey for his more than
23 years of loyal public service.
Dated this 27th day of April, 2020.
Motion by: Williams
ADOPTED: April 27, 2020 Second by: Marklein
APPRO E : Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
A/K— Benson x
Mark . reitag, City Manager / Conley
x
ATTE Farrell x
won x
Da I T. Godek, City rk-Treasurer Marklein x
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Williams
eig �j ,_ Wolfe x
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Human Resources
Prepared by: Human Resources