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To Recognize Yvonne Y. Jordan, in Honor of her 31 years of Distinguished Service to the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, Yvonne Y. Jordan began her career with the Columbus Division of Police in 1988, and served as a Patrol Officer, Claims Officer, and Training Officer during her tenure; and
WHEREAS, Upon leaving the Columbus Division of Police in 2009, Ms. Jordan served as Deputy Director of Operations for the Ohio Department of Public Safety Investigative Unit; and
WHEREAS, Since 2013, Ms. Jordan has served as the Coordinator of the Columbus Department of Public Safety Teen and Police Service (TAPS) Academy; and
WHEREAS, The Teen and Police Service (TAPS) Academy is a program within Columbus City Schools in conjunction with the Columbus Division of Police, Columbus Department of Public Safety, and the Franklin County Juvenile Court, which pairs at-risk youth with police officers mentors; and
WHEREAS, The TAPS Academy has the mission of developing and enhancing relationships between at-risk youth and law enforcement while providing students with the tools they need to become better citizens in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Jordan has been an integral part of the success of the TAPS Academy in Columbus. Her stewardship of the program has truly made a significant impact on lives of the young people and law enforcement officers involved; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby express its appreciation for the outstanding contributions that have been made by Yvonne Y. Jordan during her 31 years of public service to the City of Columbus, and this Council congratulates her on her retirement.