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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the distinguished service and heritage of Officer Michael Shannon
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WHEREAS, Michael Shannon is a native of Irwin, Ohio and attended Fairbanks High School in Milford Center; and
WHEREAS, Shannon joined the Columbus Division of Police in 2002 and has worked almost exclusively on the hilltop on the 19th Precinct and is currently assigned to the Walkie Crew; and
WHEREAS, Shannon is a Field Training Officer and is an instructor with the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy and the Columbus Police Defensive Tactics Unit; and
WHEREAS, Shannon was awarded the Purple Heart for his actions during an incident where he was shot and subsequently underwent seven years of recovery before returning back to the 19th Precinct; and
WHEREAS, Shannon’s Irish ancestry has been traced back to four Shannon brothers arriving in North America from Ireland around 1718 and settling in Pennsylvania before moving to Virginia and Kentucky. His own lineage comes from the Kentucky Shannon’s and from his maternal great-grandmother.
WHEREAS, Shannon’s dedication to his work and perseverance through his injury are truly inspiring. He upholds the highest standard of professionalism and his service is deserving of recognition on this Proclamation Day, March 9, 2018; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the distinguished service and heritage of Officer Michael Shannon on this day, March 9, 2018.