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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Firefighter Alonzo J. King Jr. and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, October 20, 2014.
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WHEREAS, Alonzo J. (Lonnie) King, Jr. joined the Columbus Division of Fire in 1985 and served the residents of Columbus for 29 years, concluding his service in the Fire Prevention Bureau; and
WHEREAS, as a firefighter in the Community Relations Division, Lonnie was a leader in educating the senior citizens of our community on fire prevention and safety, serving as the Fifty Year Plus Program Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Lonnie co-founded the non-profit organization Senior Services Roundtable of Columbus and Franklin County in 2008, a clearinghouse of information and ideas to assist seniors in central Ohio, particularly those striving to remain independent in their later years; and
WHEREAS, his work received numerous commendations and accolades throughout the City from organizations and residents, including the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission and Neighborhood Safety Academy; and
WHEREAS, his passing leaves Columbus without a valued public servant; but he will be remembered for his compassion and for his dedication to the community, both on and off-duty; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize a dedicated member of the Columbus Division of Fire, and an outstanding public servant, Alonzo J. King, Jr., with the utmost esteem on the occasion of his passing, and extends its sincerest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.