C-1. Resolution Proclaiming May 11-15 law enforcement officers CITY OF CHANHASSEN 65k-0
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES,MINNESOTA !�
DATE: RESOLUTION NO: 2015-
MOTION BY: SECONDED BY:
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MAY 11-15,2015 AS LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICERS WEEK AND MAY 15,2015 AS PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY
WHEREAS,in 1962, President John F Kennedy signed a proclamation designating
May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Law Enforcement
Officers Week; and
WHEREAS,tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world
converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of events that honor those that have paid
the ultimate sacrifice, and
WHEREAS,members of the Carver County Sheriffs Office play an essential role in
safeguarding the rights and freedom of all the citizens of Chanhassen,
WHEREAS, during Law Enforcement Week and throughout the year,the City of
Chanhassen recognizes and appreciates the critical contributions and sacrifices made by members
of the Carver County Sheriffs Office and honors their courage and dedication.
NOW,THEREFORE,I, Denny Laufenburger, Mayor of Chanhassen, do hereby proclaim
May 11-15, 2015 as Law Enforcement Officers Week, and May 15,2015 as Peace Officers
Memorial Day in Chanhassen
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this day of ,2015
ATTEST:
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager Denny Laufenburger, Mayor
YES NO ABSENT
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Carver CountySker 's
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160 Anniversary Celebration
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Schedule of Events:
11:00 Welcome from Sherfj im Olson
11:15--12:00 Self-guided tour of exhibits County EOC
***light refreshments***
12:00 Ceremony and Retirement of Fallen Deputy Badges
Donald F. Reimann #829 /1969-1988
Richard A. Lura#246 /1971-1973
Ronald. Kalkes #245 /1971-1973
12:30-2:00 Driving tour to past Sheriffs and Fallen Deputy Graves
Deputy Ronald Kalkes #245
End of Watch. Wednesday,November 28, 1973
Deputy Kalkes worked with the sheriff's office for three years, having
been hired as an auxiliary deputy in August 1970 On Wednesday,
November 28 at 7 45 pm, Deputies Richard Lura and Deputy Ronald
Kalkes were responding to assist Chaska Police As their squad crossed
the railroad tracks at the Zemble Street Crossing in Chaska, a westbound
train hit the passenger side of the car The train was traveling at 18-20
miles per hour, dragged the car 780 feet, stopping near Crosstown Blvd
Deputy Kalkes died at the scene Deputy Kalkes was only 23 years old.
Deputy Richard Lura #246
End of Watch. Wednesday,November 28, 1973
Deputy Lura worked with the sheriff's office for a year and a half, having
being hired as an auxiliary deputy on March 11, 1972 On Wednesday,
November 28 at 7.45 pm, Deputies Richard Lura and Deputy Ronald
Kalkes were responding to assist Chaska Police As their squad crossed
the railroad tracks at the Zemble Street Crossing in Chaska, a westbound
train hit the passenger side of the car The train was traveling at 18-20
miles per hour, dragged the car 780 feet, stopping near Crosstown Blvd
Deputy Lura was transported to St Francis Hospital in Shakopee where he
died at 11 30 pm Deputy Lura was 30 years old.
Deputy Donald Reimann #829
End of Watch. Tuesday, August 2, 1988
1 Deputy Reimann was hired as a part-time deputy in 1969, and was hired to
full-time in 1975 He was a patrol deputy for most of his career He
worked as an investigator from 1984-1987, but returned to patrol duties a
id year prior to this incident On Tuesday 08/02/1988 at 2050 hours, Deputy
it Reimann suffered a fatal heart attack while pursuing a motorcycle on
County Road 51 near Hamburg. During the chase, Deputy Reimann's
-- —- = squad veered off of the road and went into a field, where he was found
slumped behind the wheel by responding deputies. The person he was
chasing (Patrick J Cornelius) was apprehended a short time later and
charged with several counts stemming from the chase, the grand jury
declined to indict him for causing Reimann's death