08-1411Suspension 12/23/OS
RESOLUTION
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Presented by
Council File # 08-1411
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CITY C3�SQI T PAUL, MINNESOTA
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WHEREAS, almost 70 years ago, John T. Finley was bom into the fabric of the great City of Saint Paul — taking
flight in the Saint Luke's Parish-Summit University neighborhood; and
WI�EREAS, John Finley would rapidly grow into a Saint Paulite of true form indeed — a man of community and a
man of character; and
WHEREAS, as a young man, John Finley excelled in al] things Saint Pau] — starting first at Cretin High School,
where he rightfully prowled the basketball court and baseball diamond with great aplomb, graduating with the
famous Class of 1958; and
WHEREAS, John took the Saint Paul path from Cretin all the way to the College of Saint Thomas, where he
continued to exce] in both athletics and academics, graduating in 1962; and
WHEREAS, John's at6letic prowess not only secured a plethora of titles, but his baseball career earned him a place
in Saint PauPs most venerable Mancini Sports Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from Saint Thomas, John eventually took the great Saint Paul calling of Attorney at
Law, graduating from William Mitchell College of Law in 1969 and quickly serving amongst a storied cadre of
downtown Saint Paul tegal intelligentsia; and
WHEREAS, before completing his law degree, John married the venerable Jackie Riley on May 22`�, 1965, settling
firm in Saint Paul and raising three wonderful children — Bridget, John, and Michele; and
WHEREAS, a man of community, John saw all that was great about Saint Paul and took an active role in its
preservation and enhancement, entering the official service of our great City by running for the Ramsey County
Board of Commissioners and serving almost 30 years — the longest in history; and
WHEREAS, as a Saint Paul renaissance man, John also engaged a host of business undertakings in Saint Paul and
beyond, notably serving as the President of the Minnesota Fighting Saints; and
WHEREAS, John's service to the wmmunity continued wel] beyond his tenure as a Ramsey County Commissioner
and his successful business and law practices, with his service as Judge in the Second Judicial District; and
WHEREAS, not only did John Finley work to enhance the business and neighborhood communities of Saint Paul,
he mentored and befriended countless citizens along the way who still look to John as an example of the strength of
Saint Paul's community; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, for his true reflection of Saint Paul, that on this day, December 23` 2008, the City Council of
Saint Paul hereby declazes John T. Finley to be a
Cztizen of Distinction
Gloria Virtutis Umbra
... and that forever shall it be lmown to the generations from this day forward that John Finley embodies all that is
the essence and character of the great of City of Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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Approved by the Office of Fi�ancial Services
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DepartmenUOfficelCouncil: Date Initiated:
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Department Sent To Person Initial/Date
Conqct Person & Phone: 0
Councilmember Pat Harcis o oonca
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Doa Type: RESOLUTION Order 5 iri Clerk (,1 Clerk
E-Document Required: Y
Document Contact:
Contact Phone:
Total # of Signature Pages _(Clip All Locations for Signature)
Action Requested:
Approve resolution honoring retiring Judge John T Finley
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Service Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
Planning Commission 1. Has this personlfirm ever worked under a coniractfor this department?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Gommis5ion 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
Yes No
Explain ali yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
n/a
Advantages If Approved:
n/a
DisadvanWges If Approved:
n/a
Disadvantages Ifi Not Approved:
n/a
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Transaction: CosURevenue Budgeted:
Funtling Source: Ac[ivity Number.
Financia l Infortnation:
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