The Wanamingo City Council approved a resolution adopting a proclamation for School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Wanamingo on February 19th. The City of Wanamingo appreciates are area school bus drivers. The picture is of Administrator Boulton providing a signed copy of the resolution to Lorin Pohlman of Reliant Student Transport LLC (formerly Held Bus Services).
WHEREAS: In darkness and daylight, on dirt roads and multi-lane highways, from the warm spring to the frigid winter, Minnesota school bus drivers safely transport more than 682,000 cherished students to and from school and activities each day; and
WHEREAS: Kenyon-Wanamingo school bus drivers are responsible for the safety of children across our city, often navigating challenging weather and schedules to ensure students arrive to their destinations; and
WHEREAS: They also play a critical, reliable support role for Kenyon-Wanamingo families, savings parents and guardians time and expense by transporting their student; and
WHEREAS: School buses are the safest mode of transportation for children, as students are eight times safer riding in a bus to school than in a car thanks to rigorous safety standards for vehicles and drivers; and
WHEREAS: The school bus driving industry is the largest form of mass transit in Minnesota and has worked hard to reduce its environmental impact by using alternative fuels, retrofit diesel engines, and electric buses; and
WHEREAS: The City of Wanamingo appreciates the dedication and invaluable contributions of school bus drivers. Today, we recognize these worthy professionals.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WANAMINGO: That February 18, 2026 is School Bus Driver Appreciation Day in Wanamingo.
