Explanation
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To honor and recognize John Deeth on his retirement and for his 24 years of service to the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
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Whereas, John Deeth began his service with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department on
December 31, 1979; and
Whereas, John has worked in a variety of roles with the department including Landscape Architect, Construction Administration and Planning and Design Manager, and
Whereas, John served as the Director of the Franklin Park Conservatory and the Park of Roses from 1981 to 1986; and,
Whereas, In his various roles with the department, John has had a positive impact on the number of parks, the design of new parks, the renovations of existing parks and facilities that are utilized by all; and
Whereas, while the number of the facilities and parks that John has had an impact on are to numerous to mention but some of the more significant projects include, Carriage Place, Northeast and Douglas Recreation Centers, Gillie Senior Center, renovations to Barnett, Beatty, Blackburn, Linden, Thompson, Whetstone, Westgate, Cooke Recreation Centers, Columbus Swim Center, the new Mentel Memorial Clubhouse, renovation and replacement of roofs too numerous to mention, replacement of boilers, furnaces and air-conditioning, acquisition of numerous new parks, development of parks and the renovations and upgrades to many parks; and
Whereas, the City of Columbus and the staff of the Recreation and Parks Department will miss the commitment to its citizens that John has shown over the years; and
Whereas, the Columbus City Council hereby wishes to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation for a job well done, one which the city will benefit from for years to come; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize John Deeth on his retirement and for his 24 years of service to the
City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department