HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 32-15 10/06/2015 Acknowledging the Contributions of John MalcolmRESOLUTION NO. 32-15
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE
CONTRIBUTIONS OF JOHN MALCOLM
TO THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM has served the Village of Mount Prospect faithfully and with
great distinction for more than 29 years, beginning his career as a member of the Mount
Prospect Fire Department on August 18, 1986, as a Firefighter/Paramedic; promoted to the
rank of LieutenanbParamedic on October 3, 1994, promoted to the rank of Deputy Fire
Chief on May 5, 1998 and finally, to the rank of Fire Chief on November 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM has brought an undying loyalty to the Mount Prospect Fire
Department, a clear understanding of organizational needs and priorities, a commitment to
carefully defined objectives, a wisdom born of experience and the courage to always do the
right thing for the right reason; and
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM has exemplified the utmost standards of public service and
stewardship as he led the Fire Department - ensuring superior fire protection and
community services essential to the safety and quality of life for all residents of Mount
Prospect; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of JOHN MALCOLM, the Fire Department has received
over $1,000,000 in Federal Grants to enhance the fire protection and medical services for
the Village of Mount Prospect and in 2015 secured an additional $1.3 million dollars to hire
six (6) new fire fighters through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(Safer) Grant program; and
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM successfully maintained the budget of the Fire Department
by balancing the need for fiscal conservativeness with the need to deliver effective and
efficient professional fire services; and
WHEREAS, through his leadership, management, and dedication, JOHN MALCOLM was
instrumental in the successful completion of numerous Village projects; new construction of
Fire Station 14 and remodeling of Fire Station 13; Emergency Operations Center —
operations and hazardous management plans; Incident Action Plans (IAPs); updated fire
department standard operating procedures and revisions to the Board of Fire and Police
Commission Rules and Regulations; and
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM provided guidance, leadership, and representation in multi -
jurisdictional agencies and professional organizations including Illinois Fire Chief's
Association, International Association of Fire Chief's, Illinois Emergency Management
Association, Illinois Fire Safety Alliance (Appointed Director), Northern Illinois Emergency
Management Consortium Member, Cook County Department of Homeland Security (EOP
Committee and Vice President) — MABAS Division 1 and Northwest Central Dispatch (911)
Executive Committee; and
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM continually demonstrated his true compassion for helping
others by fostering numerous charitable causes and organizations including; Toys for Tots,
Village food drives, Meals from the Heart (Ronald McDonald House) United Way and the
Illinois Burn Camp (Charity Golf Outing.) Perhaps his compassion and warm heart was
most evident during those special moments he shared with little future fire fighter(s) or the
family who shared a heartfelt story of how the fire department touched their lives; and
WHEREAS, as a highly regarded and respected leader JOHN MALCOLM brought pride,
integrity and professionalism to the workplace every day; and
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM was never too tired or busy to personally respond to
emergencies; and, like all firefighters has relied on support from his family throughout his
career; and therefore his wife Denise and daughter Meghan share in this honor; and
WHEREAS, JOHN MALCOLM will retire from service to the Village of Mount Prospect on
October 9, 2015.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect do
hereby acknowledge the many lasting contributions of JOHN MALCOLM during his more
than 29 years of outstanding service to our Village and its residents.
SECTION TWO: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
do hereby recognize JOHN MALCOLM for his more than 29 years of dedicated service to
the Village and hereby express our gratitude for his leadership and many contributions to
the community and extend our best wishes to him in all his endeavors.
SECTION THREE: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect
do hereby declare Friday, October 9, 2015 as "JOHN MALCOLM DAY" in the Village of
Mount Prospect.
SECTION FOUR: That a copy of this Resolution be presented to JOHN MALCOLM as a
permanent record of the recognition, respect and reverence expressed herein.
SECTION FIVE: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Mayor Arlene A. Juracek, Trustees Paul Wm. Hoefert, John J. Matuszak,
Steven S. Polit, Richard F. Rogers, Colleen E. Saccotelli, Michael A. Zadel
NAYS: None
Passed and Approved this 6"' day of October, 2015.
Arlene A. Juracek
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk