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RESOLUTION NO. 4694 <br /> CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ITEM 7.B <br /> COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR OFFICER BOB NELSON <br /> FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE AS THE CITY'S D.A.R.E. OFFICER <br /> WHEREAS, Bob Nelson has been a officer with the Mounds View <br /> Police Department since May, 1985; and <br /> WHEREAS, Bob Nelson was appointed to serve as the Drug Awareness <br /> Resistance Education Officer in 1990; and <br /> WHEREAS, he will conclude his five years of service as the community's <br /> D.A.R.E. Officer at the end of 1994 ; and <br /> WHEREAS, throughout the past_ five__ years, Bob Nelson has been <br /> affectionately known by the children, teachers and staff of Pinewood <br /> Elementary School as "Officer Bob" ; and <br /> WHEREAS, because of his nurturing, easy-going, honest and open style, he <br /> has helped over 600 children develop increased self-esteem, self awareness <br /> and an ability to be their own person despite increasing societal pressures <br /> to conform; and <br /> WHEREAS, through Bob Nelson's positive interactions, the children of <br /> Pinewood have learned valuable interpersonal and personal skills that they <br /> will carry into adulthood; and <br /> WHEREAS, Bob Nelson is proof that one person can make a difference in <br /> the lives of children by believing in them and creating an environment where <br /> they can believe in themselves; and <br /> WHEREAS, the entire community of Mounds View; its children, parents, <br /> teachers, friends and neighbors has been made a better place because Officer <br /> Bob Nelson gave of himself to create a better world for our children. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council in and for the City <br /> of Mounds View does hereby award this Resolution of Commendation to: <br /> OFFICER BOB NELSON <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City extends to you its sincerest <br /> appreciation for your five years of service as the D.A.R.E. Officer and wants <br /> you to know YOU WILL BE MISSED! <br /> Adopted this 19th day of December, 1994 . <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Mayor <br /> Councilmember Quick Councilmember Blanchard <br /> Councilmember Trude Councilmember Wuori <br /> (SEAL) <br /> City Administrator <br />