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CITY OF CENTERVILLE <br /> RES. #24-Q3 / <br /> A RESOLUTION HONORING MAYOR D. LOVE FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE AND <br /> DEDICATION TO THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE <br /> WHEREAS, D. Love served the City of Centerville as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner from 2005 to 2009, <br /> a City Council Member from 2010 to 2019 and was appointed Mayor in 2020 amid the global pandemic after the <br /> resignation of Mayor Paar; and <br /> WHEREAS, D. Love was then elected Mayor in November 2020 and again in 2022, serving through <br /> 2024 and has led the city with professionalism, leadership, compassion, and positivity; and <br /> WHEREAS, during his tenure on the City Council and as Mayor, D. has enhanced collaboration with the <br /> Centennial School District, creating an award winning, first-of-its-kind Junior Councilmember Program, which <br /> seats a high school Junior at the dais with the rest of the City Council,providing their unique perspective to issues <br /> facing the city; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mayor Love also spearheaded the Centerville Cares initiative which provides information for <br /> citizens on a variety of topics to ensure the community is aware of programs and opportunities designed to help <br /> those in need; and <br /> WHEREAS, Mr. Love has also promoted and advocated on behalf of the city through his involvement with the <br /> League of Minnesota Cities, holding various positions, including a year-long stint as the League's President; and <br /> WHEREAS, during his travels, D. has never missed an opportunity to tell people about our fine community, <br /> helping raise our profile as great place to do business and a better place to live, and <br /> WHEREAS, Mayors are often asked to offer comments at various events; Mayor Love frequently closed his <br /> remarks with the phrase "Stronger Together"; a motto he has certainly embodied throughout his public service <br /> career, and <br /> WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that when individuals serve, so serves their family, and wishes to <br /> acknowledge their sacrifices as well. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF CENTERVILLE, <br /> MINNESOTA,that the City recognizes and appreciates the service of D. Love to his community. <br /> PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council this 11th day of December, 2024. <br /> Attest: <br /> City Clerk Acting Mayor <br />