HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-015 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2018/01/16RESOLUTION NO. 18-015
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO
PUBLIC SERVICE WORKER RANDY LAWRENCE
WHEREAS, Randy Lawrence began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park over
37 years ago on November 3, 1980; and
WHEREAS, Randy was an extremely diligent employee who thought safety first, took
pride in his work, led by example, and trained employees to follow in his footsteps to provide the
highest quality of service to the residents while working within the street, forestry, and traffic
departments; and
WHEREAS, while working in the forestry department, Randy removed thousands of trees
and trimmed many more during the Dutch Elm epidemic, numerous storms, and other tree removal
situations, and
WHEREAS, Randy can safely say that he planted many more trees and shrubs in the
boulevards and parks throughout the city than he removed during his 37 years of employment; and
WHEREAS, Randy has plowed over 183 feet of snow, including 29 inches in the
Halloween Storm of 1991, and is looking forward to enjoying the snow from his living room from
now on; and
WHEREAS, Randy will try to balance time between fishing and family while dreaming
about the perfect lake place to buy;
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 Randy Lawrence for his
great coAtributions and more than 37 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and
wish gim lVe best in his retirement.
Reviewed
Thomas CAM yen' rty Manager
Attest:
Melissa ennedy, WyUlerk
Adopted by the City Council January 16, 2018