Res 37-94 RESOLUTION NO. 37-94
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING AND COMMENDING FIRE
CHIEF KERRY B. KOEN FOR HIS MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND
SERVICE TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, Kerry B. Koen was hired by the City of Delray Beach as
Fire Chief on December 16,1985; and
WHEREAS, Chief Koen has consistently performed any and all
duties required of him in an exceptionally mature and professional
manner, exhibiting competence and loyalty; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Chief Koen made available and
improved educational opportunities for Fire Department personnel
resulting in a higher level of performance and productivity; and
WHEREAS, Chief Koen was responsible for the replacement of two
older fire stations, the addition of Fire Station No. 5 to improve
response time in the Southwestern area of the City, and the addition of
up to date fire apparatus; and
WHEREAS, Chief Koen, through his efforts in making improvements
to the Fire Department and water distribution system, enabled the City
to receive a Class II insurance rating; and
WHEREAS, through Chief Koen's leadership and vision a
partnership was developed between Gulf Stream and Highland Beach which
improved their service delivery at a reduced cost; and
WHEREAS, the service and knowledge provided by this dedicated
employee will be missed.
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, Florida, hereby congratulates and expresses its sincere thanks
and appreciation to Chief Kerry Koen for over eight years of dedicated,
faithful, public service with the City of Delray Beach, Florida, and
further wishes him success in his new endeavor.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this 3rd day of May,
1994.
ATTEST:
~ City C~erk !