HomeMy Public PortalAbout2018-085 Recognizing Keith Converse for 15 Years of ServiceMember Anderson introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-85
RECOGNIZING KEITH CONVERSE FOR FIFTEEN YEARS
OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF MEDINA
WHEREAS, Keith Converse has been a valued full time City of Medina employee in the
Police Department of the City since December 1, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Keith serves as the juvenile resource officer; and
WHEREAS, Keith became the City's first DARE officer in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Keith has demonstrated great public relations skills by reading for children at
different locations and conducting safety talks at Delano Elementary School, and assisting the fire
departments with open houses; and
WHEREAS, Keith has been trained and certified as a crisis intervention officer through the
Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension; and
WHEREAS, Keith has received two lifesaving awards. One award in 2014 and another in
2016 for performing CPR on Nick Oeffling and Tom Turnham saving their lives; and
WHERERAS, Keith received a letter of commendation in 2018 for going above and beyond
the call of duty when dealing with a lost child who was unable to communicate, Keith spent hours
searching for the child's parents, finally finding them seven miles away; and
WHERERAS, Keith is a dependable experienced patrol officer for the Medina Police
Department always willing to assist in any situation; and
WHEREAS, Keith has received many letters of appreciation from the public for his
assistances throughout the years; and
WHEREAS, the City of Medina expresses sincere gratitude for Keith's continued service to
the Medina community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Medina
acknowledges and thanks Keith Converse for fifteen years of service to the community.
Dated: December 4, 2018.
Kathleen Martin, Mayor
Resolution No. 2018-85
December 4, 2018
Attes :
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Jodi . Gallup, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Pederson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Anderson, Cousineau, DesLauriers, Martin, Pederson
and the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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December 4, 2018