8616-12 Commending Police, Fire, and PW for Storm Response

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RESOLUTION NO. $616-12 By. Anderson, Bullock, .Tunis, Madigan, Nowlin, Powers, Smith. A Resolution recognizing and commending the men and women in the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments of the City of Lakewood for their exemplary public service that went above and beyond their normal duties over the many days that Lakewood endured hardships as a result of Superstorm Sandy. WHEREAS, the residents of Lakewood endured significant hardships such as damaged property, obstructed roads, loss of electric power and heat in the wake of Superstorm Sandy throughout the week of October 29`h, 2012, and WHEREAS, these hardships resulted in a significant increase in the demand for city services from the Lakewood Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments upon which residents rely in times of need, and WHEREAS, the Lakewood Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments responded to the needs of residents, demonstrating dedication and commitment to their jobs and to our community, and WHEREAS, the efforts of the Lakewood Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments helped to minimize the impact of the storm on the functioning of our City's services and the day-to-day lives of residents; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That this Council hereby commends the Police, Fire and Public Works Departments for their exemplary public service in response to Superstorm Sandy. Section 2. That the Clerk of Council be and is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Police Chief Malley, Fire Chief Gilman, and Public Works Director Beno to receive on behalf of the dedicated men and women in their charge and that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the meeting Approved:,/f u"r"` ZJ/ L~~'l. ~,.~ PRESIDENT f/(~ "' i,'CG4 ,I ! fT~ ~%er C ~ m~~~, MAYOR