2020-1818 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 1818
A resolution proclaiming October 11, 2020 as "Clergy Appreciation Day"
in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, Clergy Appreciation National Day of Honor first began in 1992, and later
was renamed Clergy Appreciation Day or Pastor Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, Clergy Appreciation Day sets aside time to offer appreciation for the
spiritual guidance of men and women of the clergy throughout the different
denominations and faiths, of which are more than 300 practiced in the United States;
and
WHEREAS, spiritual leaders have a tendency to serve their communities whether it is
within their ministry or outside of the church walls; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville benefits from two Fire Department and six Police
Department volunteer chaplains that are on-call and spend countless hours providing
support to firefighter/paramedics, officers, and the public for critical incidents; and
WHEREAS, without pay, police and fire chaplains undergo training, attend and
coordinate events, and generally support the first responders that serve the Janesville
community; and
WHEREAS, notably, earlier in 2020, the Janesville community experienced eight deaths
within about a week, and the police chaplains responded to all of these calls to assist
family members, allowing police officers to focus on the investigations; and
WHEREAS, in the summer of 2020 when a child tragically drowned in the Rock River,
police and fire chaplains were on-scene to provide comfort and assist in managing the
people side of the tragedy; and
WHEREAS, men and women of the clergy of all faiths make sacrifices and devote their
lives to serving.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL of the City of
Janesville proclaims October 11, 2020 as "Clergy Appreciation Day" in the City of
Janesville, and on behalf of the citizens of Janesville, expresses its appreciation for the
contributions made by clergy members in the Janesville community.
ADOPTED: October 12, 2020 Motion by: Conley
Second by: Marklein
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
n y Conley X
Mark A. F,freitag, City Manager O Farrell X
Johnson X
ATTES . Marklein X
Williams X
Wolfe X
David T. Godek, City lerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, y Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Conley
Prepared by: City Manager's Office