Res 26-14 RESOLUTION NO. 26-14
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH,
FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING BENJAMIN H. KNABB FOR THIRTY
YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO TIM CITY OF DELRAY BE,ACH.
WHEREAS, Hal Knabb began his career with the Fire-Rescue Department on June 26, 1984 and on
June 26, 2014, is retiring after 30 years of dedicated full-time service to the residents of Delray Beach,
Highland Beach and Gulfstream; and
WHEREAS, Captain Knabb has served willingly and faithfully with distinction and honor, achieving
certification for Hazardous Materials Technician in 1988, attaining the rank of Driver Engineer on
September 25, 1993, and the rank of Lieutenant/Captain on July 31, 1999; and
WHEREAS, in 1997, Captain Knabb was recognized as "Paramedic of the Year" by the City of
Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department and "Distinguished Paramedic of the Year" by the Palm Beach
County Chapter of EMS Providers; and
WHEREAS, Captain Knabb earned a Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management in 2002,
and a Master's Degree in Organizational Leadership in 2004; and
WHEREAS, in 2002, Captain Knabb was recognized as the Palm Beach County "Child Advocate of
the Year" and as the "Firefighter of the Year" for the City of Delray Beach Fire Rescue Department.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
j DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Coni nission of the City of Delray Beach hereby extend our heartfelt thanks
and appreciation to Captain Hal Knabb for thirty years of dedicated and faithful public service and wishes
him the best of health and happiness in his retirement.
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Section 2. That the City Commission call 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 3rd day of June 2014.
ATTEST: YOR
CITY CLERK
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MEMORANDUM
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TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: Dot Bast, Human Resources Administrator
THROUGH: Robert A. Barcinski, Acting City Manager
DATE: May 19, 2014
SUBJECT: AGENDA ITEM 5.B-REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING OF JUNE 3,2014
RESOLUTION NO.26-14
BACKGROUND
The item before Commission is Resolution No. 26-14 honoring Hal Knabb, Paramedic Captain, for 30
years of service.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 26-14.
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