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To Recognize and Congratulate Bryce Garlock for being named 2015 James M. Lendavic, Veteran of the Year
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WHEREAS, The James M. Lendavic Veteran of the Year Award is presented annually to a current City of Columbus employee who is a veteran or current member of the U.S. Armed Forces. This award strives to set one City of Columbus employee apart and recognize him or her for service to the veteran’s community in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Officer Bryce Garlock has been a member of the Columbus Division of Police for four years, is an active Marine Reservist, and founding member of the Central Ohio Young Marines Program; and
WHEREAS, Officer Garlock has been recognized by his peers for consistently portraying the military values of respect, honesty, and commitment in his service to the citizens of Columbus as a member of the Division of Police; and
WHEREAS, Officer Garlock is a founding member and volunteer at the Central Ohio Young Marines Program. This program is dedicated to nurturing and developing boys and girls into responsible citizens who enjoy and promote a healthy, drug-free lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, Officer Garlock serves as a Sergeant of the L Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines acting as a drilling reservist and Platoon Sergeant; now, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby express its appreciation for the outstanding contributions of Bryce Garlock to his country and his community, and this Council congratulates him on receiving the honor of being named James M. Lendavic, Veteran of the Year.