12-039 - 05-15 - commemorating edward silberman for dedicated service - city and bassett creek watershed management commission Resolution 12-39 May 15, 2012
Member Freiberg introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING EDWARD SILBERMAN
FOR DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
AND THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley and the Bassett Creek Watershed
Management Commission (BCWMC) wish to commemorate Edward Silberman, who was a
long-time resident and former BCWMC commissioner representing Golden Valley by
having a memorial dedication ceremony in his honor on Thursday, July 19, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Silberman served as the BCWMC representative of the City af
Golden Valley as Alternate Commissioner from 1973 to 1974, Gommissioner from 1974 to
2000, and Treasurer from 1975 to 200Q; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Silberman diligently carried out the duties of his offices, leading the
BCWMC by example of his tireless, energetic, dedicated, and selfless service, as well as
his integrity, humor, fairness and sound judgment; and
WHEREAS, in the 26 years of Mr. Silberman's service, the BCWMC implemented the
construction of significant public works projects, assisted its member cities in regulating
de�elopment to assure sound management of surface waters of the watershed, developed
and reviewed plans for surface water management, and became a model of such
organizations in the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Edward Silberman passed away on July 5, 2011, at the age of 97.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Golden Valley City Council, that:
1. The City recognizes Mr. Silberman's dedication and diligent work for the City
and the BCWMC in the highest tradition of public service, and in particular for
the conscientious and meticulous performance of his duties as the BCWMC's
Treasurer.
2. On behalf of itself and the public it serves, the City extends its sincere thanks
and appreciation to Mr. Silberman for his significant contributions to the
environment, public safety, and quality of life in the watershed by dedicating two
memorial plaques and a bench on the Regional Trail in Schaper Park on July 19,
2012.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Golden Valley City Council that July 19, 2012
is hereby proclaimed Edward Silberman Day in Golden Valley.
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'Shepar M. Harris, Mayor
Resolution 12-39 - Continued May 15, 2012
ATTEST:
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Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Freiberg, Harris, and Scanlon; and the following was absent: Pentel; and the following
vot�d against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.