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To recognize and thank Mr. Johnny Scales for his exemplary service as the Facilities Management Division Administrator for the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, Johnny B. Scales began working with the City of Columbus as the Facilities Management Division Administrator in September of 2001 and served under two Mayors and five Finance and Management Directors; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his work with the City of Columbus, Mr. Scales has shown a commitment to public service and volunteerism through serving as secretary of the Columbus Franklin News Bureau, a trustee for the Simon Kenton Boy Scout Council, and a trustee for The Kings Art Complex; and
WHEREAS, as the Administrator for the Facilities Management Division, Mr. Scales oversaw more than 100 city employees and the maintenance, custodial care, and security for nearly 100 city facilities which totaled more than 2.5 million square feet of space; and
WHEREAS, prior to becoming the Facilities Management Division Administrator, Mr. Scales attended Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University before moving to Columbus in 1989; and
WHEREAS, through his work as the Facilities Management Division Administrator, Mr. Scales made an indelible impact on the City of Columbus for both city employees as well as thousands of guests who visited city facilities each year; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby express its utmost gratitude to Mr. Johnny Scales for his service to the City of Columbus upon his retirement.