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To commend and thank Thomas J. Horan M.P.A., Deputy Health Commissioner, for distinguished and dedicated service as an employee of Columbus Public Health.
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WHEREAS, Tom began a long and distinguished career with City that spans more than 32 years by first working in the department of Public Service as an administrative analyst for Refuse Collection; and
WHEREAS, Tom's skills, talent and passion for helping people led him to public health where he served in various positions including a Fiscal Officer, an Administrator for the Neighborhood Health Center program, an Assistant Health Commissioner for Ambulatory Services, an Assistant Health Commissioner for Planning and Administration, and finally as one of the most noteworthy and dedicated Deputy Health Commissioner's this city has ever seen; and
WHEREAS, with his leadership and support, Columbus Public Health has significantly expanded and effectively addressed the core public health purpose of Healthier, Safer People ; and
WHEREAS, Tom has been an advocate for many of our communities' most vulnerable individuals and it is his leadership that has helped the uninsured and underserved gain access to comprehensive quality primary care through the Columbus Neighborhood Health Centers (CNHC) where he served as the first Executive Director and later as a Board member; and
WHEREAS, his steady and strong guidance of departmental operations, calm focus on "what is really important here," and good sense of humor will be greatly missed by all his colleagues at Columbus Public Health and the City of Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council herby commends and applauds Tomas J. Horan for his 32 years of dedicated service and for his work to improve the lives of thousands of Columbus residents.