HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2023-018 Recognition of Service to Retired Police Chief Julie SwansonCity 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