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WHEREAS, Chuck Paulson started as a Paid-On-Call Firefighter with the
City of Hastings Fire Department on October 9, 1979; and
WHEREAS, On February 1, 1982, Chuck became one of six full-time firefighters; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Chuck served the City and the department in many capacities,
including as a union steward for 24 years, a member of the Hastings Fire Department Relief Association Board,
and on numerous employee committees, including safety and membership; and
WHEREAS, Chuck has also lent his skills and expertise by serving as a mechanic for the fire trucks,
and conducting fire extinguisher and fire prevention training during his years of service; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his tenure, Chuck has shown dedication, compassion, and
patience as he has served the public; and
WHEREAS, After announcing his retirement, on October 23, 2010,
Chuck Paulson completed his last shift as a full-time firefighter.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City Of Hastings on this I't day of November, 2010
that Chuck Paulson is hereby recognized and thanked for his 31 years of dedicated service and commitment
to the City of Hastings as a firefighter and paramedic.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings
this V Day of November, 2010
Paul I Hicks, Mayor Melanie Mesko Lee, City Clerk
THE HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL