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To honor and recognize the late Larry Albert Hines, a committed City of Columbus employee taken too soon in life, and to extend sincere condolences to the family and friends on the sorrowful occasion of his passing.
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Larry was the Administrator of the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse; where he contributed significantly to the betterment of the City of Columbus with his outstanding leadership, dedication and exemplary commitment to public service.
In his personal life, Larry was a member of numerous community/civic organizations: Kappa Alpha Psi, 100 Black Men, Prince Hall Masons, Black Professionals Association, NAACP, and Urban League.
In his public service to the people of Columbus, Larry's outstanding dedication was continued in the Division of Refuse; while his time here was short, his impact was great.
The City's greatest lost will be Larry's outreach work with the youth in our community. When few others would take on the responsibility of supervising young workers, Larry never hesitated to offer them employment and a helping hand.
Larry is survived by his wife Alliece, and children Ayanna, Deon, Christopher, and Jasaan; grandchildren Ashley, Legend, and Annaya and a host of relatives and friends.
Larry left an indelible impression on the people whose lives he touched, and he will be remembered for his generosity, talent and seemingly inexhaustible energy. Clearly, the world is a richer place for Larry having been in it. He will be sorely missed; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby pay tribute to the memory of a truly honorable man, Mr. Larry Albert Hines.