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In commemoration of Leroy V. Trout.
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WHEREAS, on July 2, 2004, Leroy V. Trout passed away; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Trout began his eighteen year service with the City of Columbus in 1956 in the city's Sanitation Department; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Trout became the city's first African-American Superintendent of the Columbus Sanitation Department; and
WHEREAS, following his service with the city, Leroy Trout went on to serve at the Ohio Department of Administrative Services from which he retired in 1989; and
WHEREAS, Leroy Trout was an Assistant Pastor, Advisor, and Counselor at the Assembly of Faith Church; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby memorializes the memory of Leroy V. Trout and his service to this community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the Leroy V. Trout family.