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A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JAMES VAN EYLL
FOR 18 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE
RESOLUTION 7591
WHEREAS, Chief James Van Eyll set the example for his fellow public servants with his
positive attitude, calm demeanor, and service focus mindset as the Orono Fire Chief in; and
WHEREAS, James Van Eyll was appointed Fire Chief of Orono in December 2022,
following 15 years of dedicated service to the community as the Fire Chief of Long Lake;
and
WHEREAS, James Van Eyll led the efforts to stand up a new highly professional and
modern department based on a hybrid organizational model that integrates volunteer (paid-
on-call),part time and full-time firefighters.He championed the creation of a highly effective
duty crew program, ensuring the provision of comprehensive emergency services to the
community. Through his leadership, he built a team of dedicated firefighters, united by
shared values and a strong commitment to public safety; and
WHEREAS,under James Van Eyll's leadership,a diverse team of firefighters from varying
backgrounds and experiences came together under a shared mission and set of values,
forming a highly effective emergency management team. His ability to unite individuals
with different perspectives into a cohesive and mission-driven unit was key to the
department's success.; and
WHEREAS, James Van Eyll's 18 years of service have been marked by professionalism,
expertise,and an unwavering dedication to delivering the highest quality emergency services
to the city and its residents.; and
RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council, staff, and residents express their deepest
appreciation and gratitude to James Van Eyll for his dedicated service to the community as
Fire Chief of Orono, Minnesota.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono,Minnesota at a regular meeting held on May 12 2025.
ATTE : CITY OF ORONO
Chr' me Lu i , City Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor