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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the distinguished service and heritage of Columbus Firefighter Thomas McGue Jr.
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WHEREAS, Thomas McGue Jr. was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio the son of Tom and Janet McGue. He grew up on the west side and like most firefighters, graduated from Bishop Ready High School; and
WHEREAS, McGue attended Columbus State and graduated with an Associate Degree in Business Management. He joined the Columbus Fire Department in 1999; and
WHEREAS, McGue has held assignments at Stations 19, 17, 12 and currently at Station 26. He has also served as a paramedic for the last sixteen years. During his career he has received three Battalion Chiefs commendations; and
WHEREAS, McGue and his family have a long history with the Shamrock Club of Columbus. His uncle was 1988 Past President Dave Hartigan and McGue has spent most of his life attending events with his family at the Shamrock Club; and
WHEREAS, McGue’s father has been able to trace the family roots back to Ireland and has maintained a connection with the descendants of their family; and
WHEREAS, Firefighter McGue lives in Grove City with his wife of almost 30 years, Melanie and their 4 children Emily, Sean, Kathryn and Ben. He enjoys spending time with his family, hiking and playing golf when he has time. Thomas has actively enriched the Columbus community, and his service is deserving of recognition on this Proclamation Day, March 8, 2019; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the distinguished service and heritage of Thomas McGue, Jr. on this day, March 8, 2019.