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Accepting the gift of lodging from the Saint Paul Hotel for the annual Karl Neid Community Involvement Award 2014.
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WHEREAS, the Karl Neid Community Involvement Award was established in 1993 as a tribute to the memory of Council Member Karl Neid and as a means to recognize city employees who exemplify a record of outstanding public service and make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life in Saint Paul; and,
WHEREAS, the Karl Neid Award winners raise the prestige of municipal government by providing service above and beyond that which is required by their position, by enthusiastically engaging in community work outside of their position, and by earning the respect of the broader community; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds benefit in recognizing the efforts of city employees who provide superior service to citizens within their positions and throughout the city as a whole; and,
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Hotel has offered to provide a night's stay in the Saint Paul Hotel for the winner of the 2014 Karl Neid Award;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts the gift of a night's stay at the Saint Paul Hotel for the winner of the 2014 Karl Neid Award; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council thanks the Saint Paul Hotel for their generous contribution in support of outstanding public employees.