HomeMy WebLinkAbout13-056 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2013/04/15RESOLUTION NO. 13-056
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
POLICE OFFICER THOMAS WASMUND
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over
30 years ago on June 14, 1982; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund served the citizens of St. Louis Park as a Patrol Officer, as a
valued member of the Emergency Response Unit, and as a Police Department Use of Force
Instructor; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund served his entire career as a Field Training Officer for newly
hired police officers, sharing his professional knowledge and creating a foundation for service;
and
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund served in special assignments as an undercover narcotics
officer and as Investigative Trainee; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund voluntarily served as an Acting Sergeant for one year when
requested to do so for the benefit of the Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund was selected by his peers to receive the distinguished honor
of Police Officer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund received numerous letters of appreciation from the public,
numerous letters of recognition from the St. Louis Park Police Department and numerous written
Police Department commendations, for exemplary service to the public; and
WHEREAS, Officer Wasmund will have more time to spend recreating in the outdoors and
more time to enjoy with his wife Laurie and his son Cole;
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 Police Officer Thomas
W m d for his great contributions and 30 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis
P . k an. wish him the best in his retirement.
City M
Attest:
City Clerk
Adopted by e City Council April 15, 2013
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Mayor