HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-049CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO. 10 -49
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INDUCTION OF JERRY ERICKSON AS A
LAKEVILLE PIONEER TO BE HONORED AT LAKEVILLE PIONEER PLAZA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lakeville may authorize induction of worthy
candidates as Lakeville Pioneers to be honored at Pioneer Plaza; and
WHEREAS, certain criteria has been established to be eligible for induction as a
Lakeville Pioneer; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Erickson, a long -time resident of Lakeville, business leader,
community leader, volunteer, Pan- O -Prog board member, and Economic Development
Commission member who has dedicated his life to family, church and community, is eligible
to be inducted into Lakeville Pioneer Plaza based on the following:
• Long -term commitment to the growth and prosperity of Lakeville's business community;
• Long -term commitment and association with several Lakeville civic organizations;
• Long -term support of civic projects and programs promoting the highest goals of the
Lakeville community;
• Contributions to the development of Lakeville's foundation through foresight, guidance
and planning to assure orderly growth and a high quality of life;
• Demonstration of a lifelong commitment to the well -being of Lakeville's residents;
• Panorama of Progress founder, past president, and long- standing member of the Board of
Directors;
• Founder and past president of the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce; and
• Owner of Erickson Drug Store in downtown Lakeville for 37 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lakeville, in
recognition and appreciation of his contributions to the community, hereby inducts
Jerry Erickson as a Lakeville Pioneer and directs that a plaque be dedicated in his honor at
Pioneer Plaza in downtown Lakeville.
DATED this 6`" day of July 2010.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
n 9 J
Mlly Da',I)Mayor
ATTrST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk