Res 1982 - 93 Supporting Reappointment of Commissioner of Dept of TransportationCITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 82-93
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING REAPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER
OF DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that confirmation of existing appointments
or new appointments to positions in State government generally occur after a
gubernatorial election; and
WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of the Governor -elect of the State of
Minnesota to appoint fully qualified and capable professionals to serve as heads
of the major departments of State government; and
WHEREAS, current Mn/DOT Commissioner Richard Braun, has not only done a
highly commendable job as Commissioner during the current administration, he has
also meritoriously served as deputy commissioner under former Governor Anderson
and Governor -elect Perpich's previous administrations; and
WHEREAS, the technical and administrative professionalism, familiarity with
problems and opportunities facing Mn/DOT, and recognition of the sensitivities of
local government officials and their constituents, exemplified by Commissioner
Braun, are necessary if there is to be continuity in current and planned Mn/DOT
programs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Mendota
Heights recognizes Richard Braun's meritorious service to the State of Minnesota;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council firmly supports the reappointment
'of Richard•Braun as Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Transportation;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be submitted
to Governor -elect Perpich as evidence of the City Council's support for Commissioner
Braun's reappointment.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Mendota Heights this 16th day of November,
1982.
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS
Sel'eCrej
By
Robert G.
Mayor
ATTEST:
hleen M. Swanson
City Clerk
Unanimous Adoption
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