Res 07-13RESOLUTION NO. 07 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING JAMES H.
TABEEK FOR THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH.
WHEREAS, James H. Tabeek began has career with the Fire- Rescue Department on
February 17, 1983 and on February 17, 2013, is retiring after 30 years of dedicated full -time
service to the residents of Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Gulfstream; and
WHEREAS, James Tabeek served willingly and faithfully with distinction and honor,
attaining the rank of Driver Operator on November 11, 1989 and the rank of Lieutenant/Captain
on May 9, 1992; and
WHEREAS, Captain Tabeek served as a Trustee on the Police & Firefighter's Pension.
Board for over ten years; was instrumental in the formation of and served as Chairman of the
Voluntary Employee Benefit Association; is a Past President of the International Association of
Professional Firefighters, Local 1842 and current District Vice President for Local 2928, and has
always been a strong advocate for fire- rescue and City of Delray Beach employees; and
WHEREAS, Captain Tabeek received many awards and citations as well as numerous
letters of commendation, and was named the 1989 Delray Beach Fire- Rescue Employee of the
Year and the 1989 Delray Beach Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Captain Tabeek has served with passion and resolve as a Florida Municipal
Fire Inspector, working within the Fire Safety Division of the Fire - Rescue Department for more
than 20 years, seeking to ensure that Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Gulfstream are safe
communities through hazard risk identification and reduction programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMAUSSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby extends our
heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Captain James H. Tabeek for thirty years of dedicated and
faithful public service.
Section 2. That the City Commission calls upon local fire departments, professional
firefighters and paramedics in attendance, and all else present to acknowledge and applaud his
outstanding and exemplary service to the City of Delray Beach, its residents and surrounding
communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the Sal day of F bruary 2013.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
Res No. 47 -13
PRESENTED TO
James H. Tabeek
As a token of our esteem and gratitude
for your 30 years
of outstanding contributions
and distinguished service to
The City of Delray Beach
Fire- Rescue Department
February 17, 1983 — February 17, 2013
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Coversheet
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Dot Bast, Training and Development Manager
THROUGH: Douglas E. Smith, Interim City Manager
DATE: January 14, 2013
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SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 7.A. - REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 07 -13
ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
Resolution honoring James H. Tabeek for 30 years of service.
BACKGROUND
In accordance with the City's service award policy, employees with 30 years of continuous full -time
service are to be honored by the City Commission with a resolution and plaque. James Tabeek, Fire
Captain., will achieve this milestone on February 17, 2013.
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RESOLUTION NO. 07 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA., RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING JAMES H.
TABEEK FOR THIRTY YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH.
WHEREAS, James H. Tabeek began his career with the Fire- Rescue Department on
February 17, 1983 and on February 17, 2013, is retiring after 30 years of dedicated full -time
service to the residents of Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Gulfstream; and
WHEREAS, Jaynes Tabeek served willingly and faithfully with distinction and honor,
attaining the rank of Driver Operator on November 11, 1989 and the rank of Lieutenant/Captain
on May 9,1992; and
WHEREAS, Captain Tabeek served as a Trustee on the Police & Firefighter's Pension
Board for over ten years; was instrumental in the formation of and served as Chainnan of the
Voluntary Employee Benefit Association; is a Past President of the International Association of
Professional Firefighters, Local 1842 and current District Vice President for Local 2928, and has
always been a strong advocate for fire- rescue and City of Delray Beach employees; and
WHEREAS, Captain Tabeek received many awards and citations as well as numerous
letters of commendation, and was named the 1989 Delray Beach Fire - Rescue Employee of the
Year and the 1989 Delray Beach Kiwanis Club Firefighter of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Captain Tabeek has served with passion and resolve as a Florida Municipal
Fire Inspector, working within the Fire Safety Division of the Fire - Rescue Department for more
than 20 years, seeking to ensure that Delray Beach, Highland Beach and Gulfstream are safe
communities through hazard risk identification and reduction programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Commission of the City of Delray Beach hereby extends our
heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Captain James H. Tabeek for thirty years of dedicated and
faithful public service.
Section 2. That the City Commission calls upon local fire departments, professional
firefighters and paramedics in attendance, and all else present to acknowledge and applaud his
outstanding and exemplary service to the City of Delray Beach, its residents and surrounding
communities.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 5"' day of February 2013.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
Res No. 07 -13
PRESENTED TO
James H. Tabeek
As a token of our esteem and gratitude
for your 30 years
of outstanding contributions
and distinguished service to
The City of Delray Beach
Fire - Rescue Department
February 17, 1983 — February 17, 2013
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