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To recognize Columbus Department of Public Utilities employee Willard E. Van Gundy for service to his country as an active duty member of United States Air Force Reserve and his deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East.
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WHEREAS, Willard E. Van Gundy has served his community as an exemplary employee of the Columbus Department of Public Utilities as a Plant Maintenance Mechanic for the past four years, earning the respect and friendship of his colleagues at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, Willard E. Van Gundy brings a "can-do" attitude to work each day, leading by example and always looking for ways to better serve customers; and
WHEREAS, Willard E. Van Gundy has loyally and proudly served his country for the past 11 years as a member of the United States Air Force Reserve; and
WHEREAS, Willard E. Van Gundy has loyally and proudly served four years of active duty in the United States Air Force Reserve, earning the rank of Technical Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Willard E. Van Gundy demonstrated his courage and commitment to his country by serving six months in Iraq with the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 445th Civil Engineering Squadron on his first deployment abroad; and
WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Willard E. Van Gundy earned the U.S. Air Force Reserve's honor of "Airman of the Month" while serving his second deployment abroad for six months in the United Arab Emirates; and
WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Willard E. Van Gundy is now embarking on this third deployment abroad to serve nine months in Afghanistan with the U.S. Air Force Reserve's 445th Civil Engineering Squadron; and
WHEREAS, Technical Sergeant Willard E. Van Gundy has repeatedly demonstrated his bravery, love of country, commitment to the City of Columbus and dedication to, and love for, his family; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That the Columbus City Council proudly recognizes Columbus Department of Public Utilities employee and U.S. Air Force Reserve Technical Sergeant Willard E. Van Gundy for his personal sacrifice, the sacrifice of his family, his unwavering and courageous service to his country and his commitment to serve his community, increasing the quality of life for the residents of the City of Columbus and central Ohio.