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To recognize and commend Deputy Fire Chief Charles H. Bardocz for his 26 years of distinguished service to the City of Columbus on his retirement from the Columbus Division of Fire on June 21, 2003.
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WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz was a member of the Whitehall Fire Department prior to joining the Columbus Division of Fire; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz became a fire fighter on October 17, 1977 and has worked his way up through the ranks during his distinguished 26 year fire service career with the Columbus Division of Fire being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1988, to Captain in 1991, a Battalion Chief in 1993 and Deputy Chief in April 2002; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz was a member of the Columbus Division of Fire's Bomb Squad and Haz-mat Team; and on the Division's 24-hour system, the Deputy Chief is the highest-ranking officer and is responsible for the fire and EMS services delivered to Columbus residents; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz also served as an instructor with the National Fire Academy Institute and as a PSSI Instructor with the Columbus Division of Fire; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz is an active member of the Adult Literacy Council and the Charity Newsies Organization; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz has had numerous accomplishments during his 26 year career with the Columbus Division of Fire such as being the recipient of the City Council Safety Award in November 2001, a Battalion Chief's Commendation Award in 1991 and being named the Firefighter of the Month in June 1986; and
WHEREAS, Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz retired on June 21, 2003 after 26 years of commendable service to the citizens of Columbus with the Columbus Division of Fire; now; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby recognize, commend and thank Deputy Chief Charles H. Bardocz for his 26...
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