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To recognize and congratulate Theotis (Theo) James for receiving the 2010 B. Marie Clarke Community Service Award
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WHEREAS, Theotis (Theo) James is a native of Dayton, Ohio where he began working as a foundry molder; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James moved to Columbus and worked three jobs before becoming employed with Trans Midwest Airlines at Port Columbus International Airport; and
WHEREAS, for 15 years, Mr. James worked as a Motor Coach Operator with the Central Ohio Transit Authority where he began his union activities with the Transport Workers Union of America Local 208; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James held many elected positions with the Transport Workers Union of America Local 208 including President, Vice President, Union Steward and a member of the Executive Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James currently serves as a Legislative and Political representative for the Transportation Workers Union (TWU), International; and
WHEREAS, locally, Mr. James is involved with the Central Ohio Labor Council, the Ohio AFL-CIO, the Jerry L. Garver YMCA, the Franklin County Chapter of APRI and the Columbus Chapter of CBTU. He is also a Commissioner for the City of Columbus Community Relations Commission; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, Mr. James served as the Labor Chairperson for the United Way and in 2008 he was the Labor Chair for the Operation Feed Campaign. He is the recipient of the 2008 George Meany Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. James is highly involved in the Columbus community through his work with Charity Newsies, the Faith Mission, the Central Ohio Labor Council One New Toy Program, and the Men's and Transportation Ministries; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate Theotis (Theo) James for receiving the 2010 B. Marie Clarke Community Service Award and thank him for his continued service and dedication to the Columbus community.