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To Express Gratitude and Deep Appreciation to Tracie Davies for her Years of Exceptional Service to the People of the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Tracie Davies was named Director of the Public Utilities Department for the City of Columbus in January 2016 after previously serving as the Director of the Department of Public Service beginning in July 2013; and
WHEREAS, Davies joined the City of Columbus in 2008 as an Assistant Director of Development and became the first Director of the Department of Building and Zoning Services in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Director Davies’ steady leadership, especially in the midst of a global pandemic, has been critical to the City’s growth and success as a region maintaining critical infrastructure and providing safe clean drinking water while reducing our impact on the environment; and
WHEREAS, As the Director of Public Utilities, Davies worked to reduce sewer overflows and reduce the impact on waterways and also advanced Sustainable Columbus, playing a key role in advancing the goal to make Columbus carbon neutral by 2050; and
WHEREAS, Director Davies leaves behind a legacy of exceptional leadership of professionals and many friendships that will follow her in her future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Congratulations on a job well done Director Davies - you will be missed; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby express our gratitude and deep appreciation to Tracie Davies for her years of exceptional service to the people of the City of Columbus.