HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - R-10-001 - 01/04/2010 - RECOGNIZE WAYNE AMORE ON HIS RETIREMENT AS MTFPD FR-10-001
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Wayne R. Amore resigned as McHenry Township Fire Protection District Fire
Chief effective December 31, 2009, and
WHEREAS, he began volunteer service at the McHenry Township Fire Protection District in
1972, at a time when there were only 30 Firemen at McHenry Station 1, 20 Firemen at Johnsburg Station
2, and 15 Firemen at Lakemoor Station 3; and
WHEREAS, Wayne enhanced his involvement in the District by serving in various capacities
until the Rescue Squad and Fire Protection District were merged in 1983, was promoted to the position of
part time Volunteer Fire Chief in 1998, and ultimately appointed as the first full-time Fire Chief on May
1, 2005; and
WHEREAS, Wayne has witnessed the District firefighting force grow from approximately 65
members to its current membership of 160; and
WHEREAS, Wayne actively mentored, trained, coached and supported the growth and nurturing
of his fellow Firefighters, Paramedics and EMT's during his entire career with the McHenry Township
Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, Wayne demonstrated compassion, caring, friendship, loyalty, support and honor
throughout his career of serving the community in his various capacities with the McHenry Township
Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry hereby acknowledges the efforts, commitments, contributions,
and accomplishments of Wayne R. Amore in our community, and publicly acknowledges the positive
impact his efforts have made in our City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the McHenry City Council goes on record as
recognizing Wayne R. Amore's 37 years of dedicated service and commitment to our community, and
expresses its appreciation and gratitude along with best wishes for Wayne in his future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be incorporated in the minutes of this
meeting and that a copy be presented to Wayne R. Amore.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th day of January, 2010.
Voting Aye:
Santi, Glab, Schaefer, Blake, Wimmer, Peterson, Condon.
Voting Nay:
None.
Not Voting:
None.
Abstaining:
None.
Absent:
None.
Signed:
Attest:
Mayor
Deputy City Clerk