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Recognize and Honor the Life of Columbus Police Officer Lolita Monshae Perryman
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WHEREAS, Officer Lolita Monshae Perryman passed away on July 3, 2021 at the age of 55. Lolita was born on May 20, 1966 in Columbus, OH; the youngest of 10 children born to Rev. Lindbergh H. Perryman and Claudia J. Perryman; and
WHEREAS, Lolita shared a very special relationship with her family, especially with her parents and older brother, Mark. She acted as a caretaker to her parents and a source of joy and love to her nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Lolita had a heart for service. She gave quietly to her faith community and charitable organizations. She also provided mentorship to many in her life; and
WHEREAS, Officer Perryman graduated from the Columbus Police Academy in 1988. Though small in stature, she never backed down from a challenge. She quickly showed that she was strong, capable, and loyal; and
WHEREAS, In October of 1995, Officer Perryman joined the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. It was here that Lolita blossomed as a leader, an educator and a mentor to countless young people in Columbus City Schools. She taught them to be confident, strong in their convictions, and to stay drug free. Many of her students remember her kindness fondly and have remarked at her pivotal presence in their lives; and
WHEREAS, In March of 2004 Lolita joined the Missing and Exploited Children’s Unit where she remained until 2015. Over the next few years she had various assignments with her final post with Fleet Services as administrative support; and
WHEREAS, Lolita Monshae Perryman will be remembered for her compassion and care for others, her dedication to service, and the joy she shared with those around her; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and honor the life of Columbus Police Off...
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