HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-022 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2009/02/02RESOLUTION NO. 09-022
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO LARRY SCHWANTZ
WHEREAS, Larry Schwantz began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 35
years ago on November 26, 1973; and
WHEREAS, Larry has been a life-long St. Louis Park resident; and
WHEREAS, Larry is a creative thinker and has created many games for the Recreation
Department's programs; and
WHEREAS, Larry took pride in the special events and Northern Lights offered to the
community; and
WHEREAS, Larry was a referee in the community for many years; and
WHEREAS, Larry took pride in flooding the winter rinks and ensuring the grass was mowed in
the summer; and
WHEREAS, Larry was able to flatten any tire on any piece of equipment, by curbs or punctures;
and
WHEREAS, Larry was recipient of the 2007 Outstanding Employee Service Award for
extraordinary customer service and the 1995 Spirit of St. Louis Park award; and
WHEREAS, Larry is a modest individual, who never liked being in the spotlight but enjoyed
being behind the scenes; and
'WHEREAS, Larry was a great "go to" guy and had a big heart always helping anyone in need;
and
WHEREAS, Larry found true love while working here as he met his wife while at the Municipal
Service Center; and
WHEREAS, Larry was a legend in his own mind pertaining to corny jokes; and
WHEREAS, Larry created a bait tank in his garage to ease the cost of fishing; and
WHEREAS, Larry will spend his retirement fishing, traveling to Florida and Mexico, camping,
and enjoying the great outdoors.
Resolution No. 09-022 -2-
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Parks and Recreation Public
Se 1 < Worker Larry Schwantz for his great contributions and 35 years of dedicated service to the
Ci i of ► t. Louis Park and wish him the best in his retirement.
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Attest:
Ado pted-b t e City Council February 2, 2009
Mayor