City of Columbus - File #: 0124X-2021

• File #: 0124X-2021
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/22/2021
• In control: Brown
• On agenda: 7/26/2021
• Final action: 7/28/2021
• Title: Recognizing Ohio Task Force 1 for their response to the condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida
• Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Elizabeth Brown, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/28/2021	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/27/2021	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/26/2021	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
7/26/2021	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed

Title

Recognizing Ohio Task Force 1 for their response to the condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida

Body

WHEREAS, on June 24^th, the Champlain Towers South building in Surfside, Florida partially collapsed, creating a catastrophic situation that has resulted in the death of at least 97 people, with more still missing; and

WHEREAS, in the wake of the collapse, search and rescue workers from around the country were needed to assist local agencies with the rescue and recovery operation; and

WHEREAS, the Ohio Task Force 1 responded to that call to action and played a crucial role in bringing closure to the families of the victims; and

WHEREAS, Four current members of the Columbus Division of Fire participated in Ohio Task Force 1’s mission to Surfside, FL, Lt. Craig Mignogno, Lt. Tim Wyckoff, Lt. James O’Connor, and Firefighter/Paramedic Ryan Mood; and            

WHEREAS, their determination to serve a community in their time of need will not go unnoticed and we must recognize all those responders for their valiant efforts in south Florida; now, therefore

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

That this Council does hereby recognize and thank the Ohio Task Force 1 for their willingness to answer the call and assist those suffering from the Surfside condominium collapse in Surfside, Florida.