HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5183 � A RESOLUTION RECOGIVIZING
O�¢�1�tO ROBERT SEARLES
FOR HIS VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
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RESOLUTION NO.� 5183
WHEREAS,Robert Searles played a key role in establishing a vision for
Orono that has guided the development of Orono for the past 45 years; and
WHEREAS,Robert Searles has been a leader in protecting Lake
Minnetonka as a unique and special natural and recreational resource; and
WHEREAS,His vision for Orono grew out of his concern for protecting
Lake Minnetonka; and
WHEREAS,Through his distinguished service and visionary leadership,
Robert Searles promoted the vision of preserving the rural character of Orono as a
way to protect Lake Minnetonka; and
WHEREAS, Robert Searles served as the Chair of the Planning
• Commission from 1958 to 1961, as a member of the City Council from
1963 to 1973, and as Mayor from 1974 to 1976; and
WHEREAS,His leadership contributions have been memorialized
through the Robert Searles award,which is given to Orono citizens who have
provided exemplary service and leadership to the City.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council
does hereby recognize the outstanding contributions to the City made by Robert
Searles through his visionary leadership and distinguished service.
Adopted by the City Council of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting
held this 14th day of June, 2004.
ATTEST:
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Linda S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor
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