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PROCLAMATION
RUTH SCHMOLL DAY IN EDINA
OCTOBER 30, 2020
WHEREAS, Ruth Schmoll joined the Edina Fire Department in summer of 1975 as a part-time
secretary/dispatcher; and
WHEREAS, Ruth has continued to serve the city and its fire department for the last 45 years,
including her current role as Administrative Assistant; and
WHEREAS, Ruth has been affectionately known as “Chief Schmoll” because of her expert
institutional knowledge and historical relevance with the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, Multiple generations of paramedic/firefighters and other Fire Department staff have
benefited and excelled in their service to the City of Edina thanks to Ruth’s expertise
and guidance; and
WHEREAS, Ruth also organized major public service efforts, including holiday toy drives, which she
counts as one of her proudest accomplishments in the job; and
WHEREAS, Ruth will retire October 30, 2020 as the City’s longest-tenured employee; and
WHEREAS, Ruth’s contributions to the City spanning five decades will long be remembered and
appreciated.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, James B. Hovland, Mayor of Edina, do hereby proclaim October 30, 2020, to be
RUTH SCHMOLL DAY IN EDINA
To congratulate Ruth Schmoll on her successful career and enduring influence in Edina and
thank her for her many years of service to honor Ruth’s lifetime commitment to public service
in our community.
Dated this 20th day of October, 2020.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor