08-1236Susaension 11/OS/OS
RESOLUTION
Piesented by
Council File # 08-1236
Green Sheet # 3062115
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1 Whereas, Ray Rangel has been a driving force in formin� AmVets Mexican American Post Number 5,
2 whose charter was awarded in 2000; and
4 Whereas, Ray was elected as the first Commander of AmVets Post Number, serving unti12007, bringing
5 the Mexican-American AmVets Post local and statewide recognition, and is currently 2 Vice
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8 Whereas, under Ray RangePs tireless advocacy, Post Nuxnber 5 membership grew to impressive numbers;
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ll Whereas, Ray developed an active AmV ets leadership model that reached out to the larger W est Side
12 community with fundraisers, food drives, Honor Guard ceremouies, parades, and volunteer support for the
13 Humboldt High School7ROTC program; and
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15 Whereas, Ray can be found at Winners Tavern every Wednesday personally serving up tacos to raise funds
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Whereas, Ray serves on the State Selection Board for students enrolling in military colleges; and
Whereas, Ray's volunteer activities in the community extend beyond AmVets to being an active member
of the Baker Recreation Center Booster Club, and an active volunteer with KidsVote; and
Whereas, AmVets Post Nuxnber 5, and the entire West Side community, are extremely grateful for Ray's
dedication, hard work, and persistence on behalf of the Mexican-American veterans' organization;
Now therefore be it resolved, that Saturday, November 8, 2008 is declared Ray Rangel Day in the City of
Saint Paul.
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Action Requested:
Declaring Satucday, November 8, 2008 as Ray Rangel Day in the City of Saint Paul
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service ContraMs Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this departmenY?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Gommission 2. Has this personffirm ever 6een a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
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