HomeMy Public PortalAbout2007-082 Resolution Recognizing & Honoring Former City Councilmember Donald E. Deslauriers for Community ServiceMember Weir introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO.2007-82
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING FORMER CITY
COUNCILMEMBER DONALD E. DESLAURIERS FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE TO
THE CITY OF MEDINA
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WHEREAS, Donald E. DesLauriers died Monday, December 17, 2007 after providing
years of residency, public and civic service to the Medina and Hamel community in many
capacities; including
• City Councilmember (1970 to 1976);
• Hamel Volunteer Fire Department (1955 to 2007);
• Northwest Suburban Chamber Member for 50 years and later
awarded as a Citizen of the Year;
• Hamel Lions Club Charter Member;
• Hamel Dairy Days Charter Member (preceding the Hamel Rodeo
Days);
• Hamel Rodeo Committee Member for 27 years;
• Service to the Hennepin County Sheriffs Rescue Squad;
• Recognition by the City of Medina as the Hamel Volunteer Fire
Fighter of the Year in 2003; and
• Donation of craftsmanship to the development of Hamel Legion
Park and renovation of the Historic Wolsfeld Cabin
WHEREAS, Donald E. DesLauriers will be remembered as a noble public and civic
servant of the Medina and Hamel community; and
WHEREAS, Donald E. DesLauriers' craftsmanship will remain as a benchmark in the
community;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Medina
recognize and memorialize the community service of Donald E. DesLauriers in the City of
Medina which accomplishments establish himself as a Pioneer of the Community.
Dated: December 18, 2007
v `"(
T.M. Crosby, Jr. M or
Attest:
Gar 44. ,1zet,4,,_
Chad M. Adams, City Administrator - Clerk
Resolution No. 2007-82
December 18, 2007
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Johnson and
upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Crosby, Smith, Weir, Johnson, Cavanaugh
and the following voted against same:
None
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Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
Resolution No. 2007-82
December 18, 2007
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