HomeMy WebLinkAbout18-095 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2018/07/16Resolution No. 18-095
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
recognizing the contributions of and expressing appreciation to
Fire Lieutenant Eva Hansen
Whereas, Eva Hansen began her employment with the City of St. Louis Park 22 years ago on
July 23, 1996; and
Whereas, Eva was part of the inaugural class of paid on call firefighters for the City of St.
Louis Park; and
Whereas, Eva was the first woman hired as a career firefighter in St. Louis Park, opening the
door for other women; and
Whereas, Eva served as a fire investigator for Hennepin County Fire Chiefs Fire Investigation
Team for more than 10 years; and
Whereas, Eva has educated thousands of adults and children on fire prevention and safety
over the span of her career; and
Whereas, Eva is an active member of Local 993 serving 13 years on its board and most
recently as its President; and
Whereas, Eva has been a homeowner in the City of St. Louis Park for 35 years, giving back
throughout her entire career to make it a safer place to live and work;
Whereas, Eva was recognized as the Public Educator of the Year in 2017 by the Minnesota
State Fire Chiefs Association for her work in safety and prevention education;
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 Eva Hansen for her great contributions
and 22 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish her the best in her
administration: Adopted by the City Council July 16, 2018
Thomas K. Harnil ing, City Manager
Attest:
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Meliss Kenn d , it Clerk
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