Explanation
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To congratulate Bob McLaughlin, whose leadership and expertise have drastically changed the economic landscape of Downtown Columbus for years to come.
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WHEREAS, Columbus Downtown Development Corporation is a private, non-profit development corporation charged with implementing the visionary, community plan that will make Downtown Columbus one of the most attractive center cities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Bob McLaughlin joined with the City's Department of Development in September 2001 from MAS Companies where he served as Senior Vice President. During his time with the City of Columbus, Bob supervised the addition of thousands of new jobs to the Downtown Columbus area; and
WHEREAS, McLaughlin has previously served 5 years on active duty with the U.S. Navy and is currently retired from the Navy Reserve with the rank of Commander; and
WHEREAS, In his current capacity McLaughlin serves as the head of the City's Downtown Development Office, which is responsible for the development and revitalization of Downtown. McLaughlin serves as Mayor Coleman's chief strategist in implementing the Mayor's vision for the future of our Downtown, everyone's neighborhood; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby congratulate Bob McLaughlin, your service to the Downtown community and the Central Ohio area is appreciated and celebrated.