Title
To recognize and honor the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189 for their outstanding commitment and service to the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, on July 17, 1899, at Columbus, Ohio, a group of 28 plumbers assembled and organized for the purpose of making better working conditions for their industry; and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 1900, Local 189 of Journeyman Plumbers covering the territory of Franklin County came into being; and
WHEREAS, in 1929 Local 216 of the Gas and Steam Fitters merged with Local 189 and for over 100 years local 189 and their members such as those honored tonight on July 19, 2003, have contributed to the health and welfare of our community through their work as craftsman and community leaders; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That special recognition be given to Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 189 and their members being honored tonight for the role the Local Union and members have played in the welfare and health standards of the City of Columbus.