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To recognize and honor Mr. Thomas Stockdale for his more than 25 years of service to the community.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Stockdale has dedicated more than 25 years as a volunteer establishing, protecting and enhancing the waterways of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stockdale served as the Chairman of the Columbus Waterways Task Force from 1988 to 1995 as the Task Force developed management plans for Hoover, Griggs, and O'Shaughnessy Reservoirs; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stockdale was instrumental in establishing the Nature Preserves at Hoover Reservoir, which were the city's first preserves to protect wildlife and provide recreation and education opportunities for Columbus residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Stockdale has served as a valuable member of the Recreation and Parks Nature Preserve Council since its inception; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the many years that Thomas Stockdale has volunteered his services to protect City of Columbus waterways and surrounding natural resources and working closely with many waterways stakeholders to provide educational and recreation opportunities for the citizens of Columbus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to Thomas Stockdale as a token of our appreciation.