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File #: 0315X-2016    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/22/2016 In control: Hardin
On agenda: 1/9/2017 Final action: 1/12/2017
Title: To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mr. Victor Straughter Sr. and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Jaiza Page, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein

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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mr. Victor Straughter Sr. and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

 

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WHEREAS, Victor Straughter Sr. was born to parents Kenneth and Capitola Straughter on June 24, 1945; and

 

WHEREAS, Victor Sr. was retired and served in a host of jobs throughout his 71 years, including serving in the United States Armed Services during the Vietnam War; and

 

WHEREAS, in addition to his parents Victor Sr. was preceded in death by his sisters Gail Maria Talley and Margaret Ransom; and

 

WHEREAS, Straughter Sr. is survived by his son, Victor Straughter Jr.; daughters Dionna L. (Percell) Gaskins and Tamara M. (Alan) Cornelius; sisters, Nanci Ransom, Patricia Scott and Sharon (Alfred) Gooch; brother, Larry Straughter along with grandchildren and great grandchildren and a host of loving friends; now, therefore

 

WHEREAS, even with his vast knowledge and experience Victor Sr. was a humble man and would be the first to fix anything or help anyone; now, therefore

 

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

 

That this Council does hereby recognize, honor, and celebrate the life of Victor Straughter Sr. and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, Tuesday, December 13, 2016