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To Recognize Lieutenant David B. Sawyer, in Honor of his 39 years of Distinguished Service with the Columbus Division of Fire
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WHEREAS, Lieutenant David B. Sawyer is a native of Columbus and graduate of Linden McKinley High School in 1972. After his graduation he attended The Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS, Lt. Sawyer joined the Fire Division in April of 1980, he was promoted to Lieutenant in September of 1995; and
WHEREAS, In 2004, Lt. Sawyer was assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau to serve as the Community Relations Officer, where he spearheaded public outreach efforts. In this role he developed safety programming for children and adults to prepare them in the event of an emergency; and
WHEREAS, Lt. Sawyer is best known for his dedication to community relations. He was well known and respected in every Columbus neighborhood. He has inspired countless young people to explore a career in public service; and
WHEREAS, During his time with the Columbus Division of Fire, Lt. Sawyer proudly served on the Division’s Honor Guard, and
WHEREAS, During his 39 years of service, Lt. Sawyer has earned the respect of not the residents of the City of Columbus but of his colleagues as well, having received multiple distinguished service awards and a fire service award of merit; 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 that have been made by Lieutenant David B. Sawyer during his 39 years of public service to the City of Columbus, and this Council congratulates him on his retirement.