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To honor, recognize and thank Bessie M. Twyman for her many years of dedicated service to the City of Columbus on the occasion of her retirement, July 31, 2015.
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WHEREAS, Bessie M. Twyman began her career with the City of Columbus on March 31, 1980 and is now retiring after 35 years of service to the residents of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, before working for the City of Columbus, Ms. Bessie worked for Battelle and still maintains relationships forged more than four decades ago; and
WHEREAS, in her service to Columbus City Council, Ms. Bessie has witnessed tremendous growth and change over the years, working with 4 different mayors and more than 36 different councilmembers; and
WHEREAS, in the midst of all the transitions that have occurred in Columbus, Ms. Bessie has remained a calm and steadying force, providing exceptional service to taxpayers and wise counsel and patient, compassionate guidance to her peers and councilmembers alike; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bessie’s commitment to service extends far beyond City Hall through her dedication to her faith community at Triedstone Missionary Baptist Church where she has been a member since 1975, is a retired Deaconess, taught Sunday school, led the Woman Be Blessed Ministry, marriage ministry, Sisters Supporting Sisters and is a counselor and prayer partner to many; and
WHEREAS, devotion to her faith is matched only by her love for family, including her husband of 27 years, Allen E. Twyman; her daughter Benita R. Evans; and her grandson Brandon who is among those who affectionately call Ms. Bessie “Gran-Gran”; and
WHEREAS, while Ms. Bessie is a grandmother, her youthful beauty has allowed her to model and to earn the title of “Shoe & Hat Queen” among family and friends; and
WHEREAS, after 45-plus years working in a professional office setting, 20-plus years running her own catering company, and a lifetime tending to the needs of family, friends and strangers, Ms. Bessie has earned a retirement that will a...
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