HomeMy WebLinkAbout14-067 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2014/05/19RESOLUTION NO. 14-067
RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA,
RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
TO FIREFIGHTER PHIL ROBINSON
WHEREAS, Firefighter Robinson began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park
more than 27 years ago on November 24, 1986; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Robinson will be retiring as the most senior firefighter on the
department and is known to be dedicated and thorough in his work, for his ability to be level
headed, and for having a calming effect on calls; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Robinson proudly served seven years as a Naval Aviator Lieutenant
with the United States Navy; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Robinson provided his expertise in technical rope rescue training to
the department and mentored Paid -on -Call Firefighters; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Robinson is known for running marathons and open water
swimming competitions, including the Lake Superior Point to LaPointe Swim; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter Robinson will focus his time after retiring from the Fire Department
with his wife Jennie, daughters Beth and Sarah, son-in-law Tim and granddaughter Rowyn and
will also be a swimming and life guard instructor;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, ,1 i . esota, by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Firefighter Phil
Robinson r his great contributions and 27 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis
Park and wi h him the best in his retirement.
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th ` ity Council May 19, 2014