HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-062 - ADMIN Resolution - City Council - 2024/05/20
Resolution No. 24 - 062
Recognizing the contributions and expressing appreciation to
Lieutenant Daniel Yaekel
Whereas, Daniel began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park 31 years ago on
November 9, 1992; and
Whereas, Daniel was promoted to Fire Lieutenant on May 11, 1998; and
Whereas, Daniel was part of the Minnesota Task Force 1 from 2004 -2018; and
Whereas, Daniel handled programming the fire department pagers and truck
communications for 25 years; and
Whereas, Daniel was deployed for nearly three weeks to New Orleans after Hurricane
Katrina and was an instrumental member of the team, providing communication expertise that
enabled crews to utilize a damaged and dysfunctional system and by providing vital services to
the communities within Plaquemines Parish; and
Whereas, Daniel brought a calm demeanor to tens of thousands of emergency calls for
service and when in command of an emergency incident, made decisions in the best interest of
the city, its residents and staff; and
Whereas, Daniel treated customers with respect and kindness and was always willing to
offer support to those in need; and
Whereas, Daniel trained, mentored and coached over 100 part-time and career firefighters
throughout his career; and
Whereas, throughout Daniel’s career he received many awards, including Meritorious
Service and Unit Citation awards in 2013, an Excellence in Customer Service award in 2015, a
Unit Citation award in 2016, an Excellence in Customer Service award in 2017, a Unit Citation
award in 2019, a Unit Citation award in 2023; and
Whereas, Daniel has spent one-half of his life (75,000 plus working hours) serving the
citizens of St. Louis Park as a Firefighter and Fire Lieutenant; and
Whereas, Daniel 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 Daniel Yaekel for his great
contributions and 31 years of dedicated sworn service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish him
the best in his retirement.
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Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the city council May 20, 2024
Kim Keller, city manager Nadia Mohamed, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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