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To commend and thank Daniel J. Thomas for his outstanding service to the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, on July 22, 1989, Daniel J. Thomas began his service to the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2020, Daniel concludes a thirty-plus year career with the Columbus Planning Division as Urban Design Manager; and
WHEREAS, during that time, Daniel has contributed his urban design expertise to countless planning efforts, including many hand drawn sketches and concepts; and
WHEREAS, Daniel has served the Downtown Commission faithfully for over a decade; and
WHEREAS, Downtown Columbus has experienced unprecedented growth during Daniel’s tenure, totaling billions of dollars of investment; and
WHEREAS, reducing his carbon footprint, Daniel has been an avid bicyclist, biking to work before it was “cool” and serving as an example to his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council wishes Daniel a happy retirement filled with new adventures, more time with family and friends, and plenty of biking; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That Columbus City Council does hereby recognize the long career and outstanding service of Daniel J. Thomas to the City of Columbus.