HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-022 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/02/06Resolution No. 23-022
Resolution recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Fire Captain Paul Rosholt
Whereas, Paul earned an Associate’s Degree of Applied Science in Fire Technology at Lake
Superior College with honors, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Minnesota
Duluth where he made the Dean’s list, majoring in urban regional studies geography with a
minor in political science; and
Whereas, Paul served in the Minnesota Army National Guard from 1985 to 2001, achieving
the rank of Captain O-3, receiving commendation and achievement medals and was Soldier of
the Year in 1987. Paul also served in the Air National Guard from 2001 to 2007, achieving the
rank of Technical Sergeant E6 and was selected Firefighter o f the Year in 2004. Paul was
deployed to Curaco and Iraq during his tenure; and
Whereas, Paul began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park Fire Department over
26 years ago on May 20, 1996; and
Whereas, Paul was promoted to fire captain/shift commander on October 2, 2004; and
Whereas, throughout Paul’s career he received a Chief’s Commendation Medal, Excellence
in Customer Service Award and a Meritorious Service Medal; and
Whereas, Paul has spent one-third of his life (75,000 plus working hours) serving the
citizens of St. Louis Park as a firefighter and fire captain; and
Whereas, Paul showed tremendous skill, dedication, commitment and leadership in
performing his duties; and
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 Paul Rosholt for his great contributions
and more than 26 years of dedicated sworn service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish him
the best in his retirement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 6, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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