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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Johnny E. Cooper and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, December 26, 2012.
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WHEREAS, Johnny E. Cooper was born on May 15, 1966 in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Johnny E. Cooper was hired by the Columbus Division of Fire on June 14, 1993, where he devoted the majority of his time to serving at Station 15; and
WHEREAS, Johnny E. Cooper has spent the past few years with the Fire Prevention Bureau, where he has helped educate the public on fire safety and provided for the investigation of suspicious large loss and incendiary fire; and
WHEREAS, Johnny E. Cooper is survived by his beloved wife, Jessica S. (Conaway) Cooper; and his four children, Charise, Jasmine, Johnny II and Olivia; and his granddaughter, Aria Elizabeth Pearl; and
WHEREAS, Johnny E. Cooper was passionate about roller skating and working out, but above all, he was a family man who deeply loved his children; and
WHEREAS, the passing of Johnny E. Cooper leaves a void in the Columbus Division of Fire. He will be remembered for his compassion, his love of family and duty, his constant joking, and his joyous spirit; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the fulfilling life of Johnny E. Cooper and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.