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To recognize Ms. Debra McKinney on her many years of dedicated service to the City of Columbus and congratulate her on her retirement.
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Whereas, Debra McKinney began her career on May 19, 1975 at the City of Columbus as a Steno Clerk and held various progressively more responsible positions in the Auditor's Office and Purchasing Division in the Finance Department and is now retiring after having attained the management position of Procurement Administrative Officer; and
Whereas, Debra's work for the City included supporting the activities of the Quality of Working Life Committee, the People Team, and various volunteer activities such as United Way and Operation Feed Campaigns; and
Whereas, during the 1980's Debra was recognized by then Mayor Dana G. Rinehart as one of six nominees for the Employee of the Year; and
Whereas, during the 1990's, Debra was recognized by then Mayor Greg Lashutka as a Woman of Distinction for her excellent work; and
Whereas, in 1998, Debra made significant contributions to improvements in the speed of and access to information for our government business as a key designer for the implementation of the Performance Purchasing Module; and
Whereas, throughout her working career, Debra has also devoted herself to her family, her extended family, and numerous friends and relatives and has also maintained a spiritual commitment including supporting her church and the congregation thereof, from elder-care to child-care, Debra has helped to ensure a better quality of life for many; and
Whereas, Debra's generosity is well known by her co-workers for making time for those seeking her advice, solace, or the comfort of an egg casserole or sausage, gravy and biscuits; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the Ms. Debra McKinney on her many years of dedicated service to the City of Columbus and congratulate her on her retirement.
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