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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the distinguished service and heritage of Officer Colleen Quickert-Thiel
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WHEREAS, Colleen was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Pat & Ed Quickert. She grew up on the south side and graduated from Father Wehrle High School; and
WHEREAS, Colleen joined the Columbus Division of Police in 1989 and has worked as a patrol officer and a detective in the Burglary Unit; and
WHEREAS, Colleen is a Field Training Officer, and a member of the Defensive Tactics Unit and most importantly, a tenor drummer with the WORLD FAMOUS Columbus Police and Fire Pipes and Drums; and
WHEREAS, Colleen is a member of the Shamrock Club of Columbus and traces her Irish lineage to her great-grandmother, Patricia O’Day who hailed from County Down; and
WHEREAS, Colleen lives in London, Ohio with her husband Brad, who is also a Columbus Police officer and their two children, Payton and Luke. Colleen spends her free time coaching volleyball for the London Recreational Center and diligently practicing on her drum.
WHEREAS, Colleen’s dedication to her work upholds the highest standard of professionalism and her service is deserving of recognition on this Proclamation Day, March 8, 2019; 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 Colleen Quickert-Thiel on this day, March 8, 2019.