1.1A Senate resolution
1.2recognizing Lieutenant Mike Skara for being named Cottage Grove Fire
1.3Department's 2019 Firefighter of the Year.
1.4WHEREAS, those who work tirelessly in their communities to protect the public's safety
1.5and well-being perform an important service deserving of special legislative recognition; and
1.6WHEREAS, firefighting involves extensive training to extinguish hazardous fires that
1.7threaten property and civilian or natural populations and to rescue people from dangerous situations;
1.8and
1.9WHEREAS, Lieutenant Mike Skara is known within the Cottage Grove Fire Department
1.10for his positive outlook, commitment to the betterment of services provided by the department, and
1.11exemplary work ethic. He is dedicated to his work with the department's training committee and
1.12is an invaluable resource when other firefighters need assistance with problem-solving; and
1.13WHEREAS, Lieutenant Skara has been named the 2019 Firefighter of the Year based on
1.14the nomination of his peers and colleagues at the Cottage Grove Fire Department; and
1.15NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the State of Minnesota that it
1.16congratulates Lieutenant Mike Skara for being named the Cottage Grove Fire Department's 2019
1.17Firefighter of the Year and extends gratitude for his invaluable service.
1.18BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is directed to prepare an
1.19enrolled copy of this resolution, to be authenticated by the Secretary's signature and that of the
1.20Chair of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, and transmit it to Lieutenant Mike Skara.

Cal R. LudemanSecretary of the Senate

Paul E. GazelkaChair, Senate Committee onRules and Administration

Karla BighamState Senator, District 54