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RESOLUTION NO. 88-5
RESOLUTION COMMENDING GEORGE HAUN FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, George Haun is retiring after 28 years of service to the City of
St. Louis Park;
WHEREAS, during his tenure with the City, George Haun held a variety of positions,
including laborer, Parks Foreman, Director of Maintenance Services
and Director of Parks and Recreation;
WHEREAS, his efforts throughout his career have expanded recreational
opportunities for St. Louis Park residents from the development of
the City's park and trail system to the creation of new programs,
such as Summer Learning and Play, which the City operates jointly
with Community Education;
WHEREAS, George Haun has played an important role in the development of many
City recreational facilities, including the Recreation Center, the
Westwood Hills Environmental Education Center, Bass Lake Park and
the redevelopment of Oak Hill, Aquila, Wolfe and Carpenter Parks;
WHEREAS, under his leadership, St. Louis Park's forestry program has been
recognized for eight consecutive years through the City's designation
as a Tree City USA;
WHEREAS, his enthusiasm for instilling an appreciation of recreation activities
among St. Louis Park residents and promoting recreation as a life-long
pursuit has been his greatest contribution to our community,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that George Haun is hereby commended for his 28 years of outstanding
service to St. Louis Park and his contributions which have made St. Louis
Park a better place in which to live, work and play.
Attest
VCi t 1 er
Adopted by the City Council January 19, 1988
Reviewed for Administration:
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Approved as to form and execution: