HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-095 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2023/09/05
Resolution No. 23-095
Resolution of the
City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Fire Lieutenant Shawn Glapa
Whereas, Shawn served in the United States Navy from 1986 to 1996, achieving the rank of
quarter master 2nd class (E5); and
Whereas, Shawn began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park Fire Department 27
years ago on September 9, 1996; and
Whereas, Shawn was promoted to Fire Lieutenant on September 17, 2005 serving as both
shift Lieutenant and Fire Prevention Bureau Lieutenant; and
Whereas, Shawn was a member of the Minnesota Task Force One (Urban Search and Rescue
Team) from 2002 to 2022; and
Whereas, Shawn is an active member of Local 993 serving 12 years on its board and most
recently as its Treasurer; and
Whereas, throughout Shawn’s career he received a Chief’s Commendation Medal and
Excellence in Customer Service Award and a Stork Award for assisting in the delivery of a baby
girl on August 2, 2002; and
Whereas, Shawn 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 Shawn Glapa for his great contributions
and 27 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 September 5, 2023
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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