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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the distinguished service and heritage of Columbus Firefighter Brian L. Murphy
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WHEREAS, Brian L. Murphy is a native of Columbus and grew up on the east side with a large, extended Irish-Catholic family in the Eastmoor neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Murphy attended grade school at St. Catharine Elementary and graduated from St. Charles High School in 1994. Following high school, Brian worked at the family business on West Broad Street- “The Murphy Company” until joining the Columbus Fire Department in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Murphy earned his paramedic certification now and works at Station 2 “The Busiest Station In The Nation”, assigned to Engine 3; and
WHEREAS, Murphy is a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Emerald Society of Columbus and the Shamrock Club of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Murphy’s grandfather, Louis “Bud” Murphy was a founding member of the Shamrock Club and served as President in 1952; and
WHEREAS, Murphy’s dedication and leadership within the Columbus Fire Division has actively enriched the Columbus community, and his service is deserving of recognition on this Proclamation Day, March 9, 2018; 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 Brain L. Murphy on this day, March 9, 2018.