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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of William J. Graves and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, October 27, 2012.
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WHEREAS, William J. Graves was a graduate of The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Geography and Masters Degrees in City and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering and Public Administration; and
WHEREAS, William J. Graves devoted thirty years of his life to government service beginning in 1982. For the State of Ohio he served as a Development Specialist at the Ohio Department of Development, a Project Engineer at the Ohio Department of Transportation, a Development Specialist Supervisor, Manager of the Office of Housing and Community Partnerships, Assistant Deputy Director and Deputy Director of Community Development at the Ohio Department of Development; and
WHEREAS, William J. Graves served the City of Columbus as the Housing Administrator for the Department of Development from June 1, 2004 to February 21, 2007 launching the Home Again Program for Vacant and Abandoned Properties; and
WHEREAS, William J. Graves served as the Ohio Multifamily HUB Director for the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development from April 2011 until his passing; and
WHEREAS, William J. Graves' career of government service enriched the State of Ohio and City of Columbus in the areas of housing and community development; and
WHEREAS, William J. Graves was a triathlon athlete and marathon runner journeying far and wide for the next great race; and
WHEREAS, the passing of William J. Graves leaves a void in the Housing and Community Development Community. We will always remember his smile, quick wit, and heart of compassion; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the fulfilling life of William J. Graves and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.