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PROCLAMATION
City of Hastings
Recognizing the Contributions of Fire Chief
MARK HOLMES
And Declaring September 28, 2007
As
"Fire Chief Mark Holmes Day"
In the City of Hastings
Whereas, Mark Holmes began his career as a member of the Hastings Fire Department in
September 1997; and
Whereas, During his 30 year career with the Hastings Fire Department, Mark Holmes served as a
Paid-On Call Firefighter, Full-Time Fire Firefighter, Assistant ChiefJ'Fire Marshal, and most recently as the
Fire Chieffor the City of Hastings, since June 1,2000; and
Whereas, While serving as a member of the Hastings Fire Department, Mark Holmes has
provided exemplary leadership, while experiencing unprecedented growth in the number of ambulance
calls; and
Whereas, Throughout his term as Fire Chief, Mark Holmes has provided leadership on the Dakota
Communications Center Operations Committee, assisting with a variety of tasks and functions with his
colleagues in Dakota County; and
Whereas, During his tenure as Chief, Mark Holmes provided direction and leadership while
working with the Rural Fire Association and numerous other agencies providing mutual aid and assistance,
all while retaining excellent working relationships; and
Whereas, Mark Holmes has been an excellent leader, an excellent Fire Chief and a tremendous
asset to the Hastings Community, and his years of dedicated service to the City of Hastings and Hastings
Fire Department are truly appreciated; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HASTINGS, THAT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 IS HEREBY DECLARED
Fire Chief Mark Holmes Day
IN THE CITY OF HASTINGS
Adopted by the City Council ofthe City of Hastings, this lih Day of September, 2007
Palll Hicks
Mayor
Melanie Mesko Lee
City Clerk
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