2022-2035 RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 2035
A resolution honoring K-9 Fred for his service and dedication to the City of
Janesville.
WHEREAS, K-9 Fred, a German Shephard/Belgian Malinois canine officer, entered into
service with the Janesville Police Department in November 2015 and was a valued
member of the JPD team and family; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Fred was partnered with his handler Sergeant Drew Severson in
October 2015, and they trained together for six weeks at Shallow Creek Kennels in
Sharpsville, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Fred assisted with criminal apprehensions and drug seizures, making
Janesville a safer place for all; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Fred's favorite activity was anything involving chasing a criminal; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Fred and Sergeant Severson performed numerous demonstrations and
met and inspired residents during events such as National Night Out, community
gatherings, and even graduation ceremonies; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Fred and Sergeant Severson won the Wisconsin Law Enforcement
Canine Handler Association Narcotics Detection Team Award in 2016, having competed
against approximately 120 other K-9 teams from Wisconsin; and
WHEREAS, K-9 Fred valiantly fought melanoma cancer for three years, remaining
dedicated to the community during that time, and lost that battle on July 19, 2022; 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 of K-9 Fred for his
service and dedication to the City of Janesville and mourn his loss.
Dated this 25th day of July 2022.
Motion by: Williams
ADOPTED: July 25, 2022 Second by: Miller
APPRO Eiootth Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Mark . reitag, City Manager Burdick X
Jackson X
ATTEST:
a/ Marklein X
Marshick X
Lorena Rae Stot ler, City Clerk-Treasurer Miller X
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Williams X
e/&147/W
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office
Prepared by: City Manager's Office