HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-016 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2003/02/03RESOLUTION NO. 03-016
A RESOLUTION OF RECOGNITION FOR HARLAN BACKLUND
FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY AND THE
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, Harlan Backlund began his career with the Public Works Department of the
City of St. Louis Park on July 16, 1965, and
WHEREAS, he has served as a laborer in the Utility Department, transferred to the
Traffic Division as a maintenance worker in 1980, and later served as a supervisor in the Traffic
and Operations Divisions; and
WHEREAS, he was promoted to Public Works Traffic Supenntendent on February 1,
1985 and to Public Works Operations Superintendent on August 17, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Harlan's enthusiasm for this community shows with his involvement and
commitment with the "Adopt the Street Program", traffic and pedestnan safety, and fleet
management practices
NOW THERERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park wish to express their sincere thanks to Harlan Backlund for his 37 years of dedicated
service and ask all citizens of St Louis Park to join in wishing Harlan and long, happy and well-
deserved retirement.
Reviewed for Administration:
Adopted by the City Council February 3, 2003
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City Manager
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C y Clerk
Mayor