Resolution 2023-018 Recognition of Service to Retired Police Chief Julie Swanson

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City of Gem Lake, MN Resolution No. 2023-0018 September 19, 2023 A RESOLUTION CONVEYING THE CITY OF GEM LAKE CITY COUNCIL’S GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION TO POLICE CHIEF JULIE SWANSON ON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE WHITE BEAR LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, Julie Swanson has served White Bear Lake as a police officer for 23 years in a professional and loyal manner; and WHEREAS, Julie has served as Police Chief from 2014 to 2023; and WHEREAS, Julie also served as a D.A.R.E instructor, a field training officer, a school resource officer, a sergeant and a captain for the White Bear Lake Police Department; and WHEREAS, the City of Gem Lake contracts with the White Bear Lake Police Department for law enforcement services; and WHEREAS, Julie has approached her job in a professional, skillful, and dedicated manner and with a strong commitment to serve the community; and WHEREAS, the Gem Lake City Council wishes to recognize Julie for the contributions she has made over her years of service to the Community. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Gem Lake, Minnesota, as follow: That the City Council hereby recognizes the commitment, dedications, and loyalty of Julie Swanson and conveys its earnest appreciation and thanks for the many contributions she has made during her 23 years in law enforcement. The motion for adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly introduced by Councilmember Lindner and supported by Councilmember Cacioppo, and upon vote being taken thereon, the resolution passed with a vote of 5 in favor and 0 against. Whereupon said Resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Gem Lake, on September 19, 2023. BY: ATTEST: Gretchen Artig-Swomley Melissa Lawrence Gretchen Artig-Swomley, Mayor Melissa Lawrence, Acting City Clerk