HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-167 - Maurice JohannessenRESOLUTION 2002-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING RECOGNIZING
STATE SENATOR K. MAURICE JOltANNESSEN FOR SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO
THE CITY OF REDDING AND THE NORTH STATE
WHEREAS, K. Maurice Johannessen began his political career in 1986 as a member of the Redding City
Council and served as Mayor from 1988 to 1989, before being elected to the Shasta County Board of Supervisors
where he served from 1990 to 1994; and
WHEREAS, K. Maurice Johannessen was elected to the position of California State Senator for the
Fourth District in November 1993, taking office January 1, 1994, and serving in that position for eight years until
December 31, 2002; and
WHEREAS, during that time, Senator Johannessen provided steadfast, Sensible and responsible
representation of District Four; and
WHEREAS, Senator Johannessen's leadership is characterized by vision and a commitment to the
welfare of the north state and the City of Redding as evidenced by the following significant achievements:
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Secured $10 million in grant funds for the Redding Sports Complex
Secured $17 million in grant funds for the Turtle Bay Exploration Park
Secured $ 3 million in grant funds for Trails
Secured $500,000 for renovation of the historic Cascade Theatre
Secured $7 million for the first State Veterans' Cemetery located in Shasta County
Authored Senate Bill 1457 providing $500,000 in law enforcement funding annually for rural county
sheriff's departments
Secured over $1 million for resigning highways in the City of Redding
Secured $1.1 million in funding for Owner-Occupied and Rental Rehabilitation Programs
Secured $5 million in funding for the Clover Creek Preserve Project
Secured the designation of Shasta County as the future site for construction of one of three Veterans'
Homes in California
Authored Senate Bill # 103, "Cody's Law," allowing felony charges to be brought against dog owners who
train their dogs to attack and kill; and
WHEREAS, in addition, Senator Johannessen supported significant legislation to provide tax relief, improve
education, enhance public safety, improve local economy, protect natural resources, provide flood relief, and provide
assistance to veterans while actively opposing proposals and programs that would adversely affect Senate District Four
such as the continued influx of group homes in Shasta County and protecting Northern California's water from the state
water transfer proposal; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of his exemplary public service demonstrated by noteworthy and lasting
contributions, Senator Johannessen received the Patti Mattingly Distinguished Legislator of the Year award
in 2002; and
WHEREAS, Senator Johannessen has, at great political expense, helped the City of Redding more than
anyone thought possible and as a consequence, our community is a much better place to live.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding pays tribute
to a man respected and admired for his leadership, tireless dedication and support of the City of Redding and the
north state.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the
Redding City Council of the City of Redding on the 3rd day of December 2002, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: I{~gh,t~:~Mathena~ Pohlraeyer,
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
Stegall and Cibula
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ATTEST:
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C0nnie,Stroh~hyer, City~erk
APPROVED TO FORM:
Brad L. Fuller, City Attorney