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RESOLUTION NO, 2005 -225
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Honoring
ERIANNE KONANZ
For her Courageous Battle for Independence and
Recognizing
City of Rohnert Park Pulblic Works' Employees
CHUCK HARMON, ED JOERGER, and WARREN NAUMANN
For their Extraordinary Efforts to " GIVE THE GIRL A LIFT "
WHEREAS, 27 year old Brianne Konanz has been engaged in a fierce battle for independence against Friedreich's Ataxia for 17 years; and
WHEREAS, Friedreich's Ataxia is a cruel nerve disease that slowly destroys the ability of the nerves to transmit messages to the muscles; and
WHEREAS, despite her struggle, Brianne has lived independently with her service dog, Jasyn, since 1997. In 2004, she graduated from Sonoma State
University with a degree in psychology; and u'
WHEREAS, Bdanne's mother and Public Works Employee, Carron McClatchey, asked fellow employees Chuck Harmon, Ed Joerger, and Warren
Naumann if they would shorten a transfer board in hopes that it would assist Brianne to transfer from her wheelchair to her bed, shower, etc.; and
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WHEREAS, the men quickly realized that the transfer board was insufficient to help Brianne but that an automated lift system would be ideal; and
WHEREAS, the men helped organize a BBQ fund raiser which resulted in an enormous outpouring of love and compassion as well as an unanticipated
$12,000 toward the purchase of a lift.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park recognizes and honors Chuck, Ed, and Warren for the work that 1
each has done in helping Brianne regain and keep her independence. Council also recognizes Brianne's example as a teacher of uncommon valor to
those of us who are temporarily able - bodied. May we learn from her to treasure independence and face whatever adversity comes our way with courage
and hope.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 2611 day of July, 2005.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK ATTEST:
Mayor �L City Clerk
BREEZE: AYE FLORES: ABSENT SMITH: AYE VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE
AYES: (4) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (1) ABSTAIN: (0)
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