Explanation
Title
To recognize Jerry Bahlmann for his contributions to the Columbus community on the occasion of his retirement from Battelle.
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WHEREAS, Jerry Bahlmann, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of Battelle, is retiring after 30 years of outstanding service to this Columbus institution; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Bahlmann has led numerous successful organizational and community initiatives for Battelle; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Bahlmann has been a global leader in legal, technology commercialization, intellectual property, and administrative areas that have helped significantly grow Battelle's business during the past three decades; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Bahlmann has provided outstanding service to the Greater Columbus community through his tireless civic involvement efforts and support for the United Way, Columbus Council on World Affairs, Capital University, and Columbus Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Jerry's career exemplifies the values of Battelle and Columbus as entities that focus on innovation, growth, and collaboration; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council salutes Jerry Bahlmann on his well-deserved retirement from Battelle and wishes him the best in the years ahead.