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To commend and thank Mr. Thomas T. Smith for his outstanding service to the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, in February 1990 Mr. Thomas T. Smith began his service to the City of Columbus as a Public Information Assistant, reporting to the Beacon building at 50 West Gay Street; then being assigned to the police division’s newly created Strategic Response Bureau in 1996; and
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2022, Mr. Smith concludes a 32+ year career with the Columbus Division of Police, most recently serving as the Crime Analyst for Zone Two on the city’s Eastside; and
WHEREAS, during that time, Mr. Smith has defined what it means to be an exemplary Crime Analyst. He has made business owners, community leaders, and neighbors throughout Berwick, Blacklick and Eastmoor feel protected and informed; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has suited-up in shining knight fashion as McGruff the Crime Dog at countless schools and community events throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith, as a founding member of the Columbus Historical Society and the world famous Danger Brothers Rock and Roll band, has been a great ambassador for the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Smith has served the Columbus community with kindness, curiosity, and comradery. In return, he is respected and loved by all who have known and worked with him; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council wishes Mr. Thomas T. Smith a happy retirement filled with new adventures, more time with family and friends, and laughter; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That Columbus City Council does hereby recognize the long career and outstanding service of Thomas T. Smith to the City of Columbus.