The West Bend Common Council on Dec. 15 adopted two resolutions recognizing long-serving members of the West Bend Fire Department and welcomed three newly sworn police officers in a badge-pinning ceremony.

Mayor Ungert read Resolution No. 49 honoring Fire Captain Robert Munday for 28 years of service, citing his progression from firefighter/EMT in 1997 to staff captain and training officer and his work with the Washington County EMS Committee. The council approved the resolution by voice vote and presented a plaque. Munday told the council, "It is hard to believe that nearly 3 decades have passed… I want to express my gratitude to all of you for your consistent support and leadership," and said he was proud to leave the department in ‘‘capable hands.’’

Council then adopted Resolution No. 50 honoring Assistant Fire Chief Chuck Beistel for 32 years of service, noting roles from firefighter/EMT through deputy chief and interim chief to assistant fire chief; the council presented a plaque and a gift certificate. Beistel thanked the council and residents for their support.

Later, Chief Dearing introduced the department’s three newest officers — Clayton Wagner, Kaylee Tuskewitz and Matthew Schubert — summarized their backgrounds and conducted a family badge-pinning ceremony, asking family members to place badges and urging families to support the officers’ well-being. "It's very symbolic that we have family members pin the badges on our new officers," Chief Dearing said.

All honors and recognitions were approved by voice vote. The transcript records the council’s appreciation and presentation of plaques; no further action items were associated with the recognitions.