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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Douglas C. Moore, 1946 - 2022.
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WHEREAS, Douglas C. Moore was born on April 27th, 1946 in Thorpe, West Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore received a Bachelor of Science degree from Bluefield State College where he was a member of the basketball team and Omega Psi Phi; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore was an important member of various local unions, including the American Federation of Teachers and Laborer’s Local 423, and AFSCME Local 1632; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore worked for the City of Columbus as a Code Enforcement officer in the Department of Development; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore served on The Franklin County United Way’s Race Relations Vision Council and was a member of the Franklin County, AFL-CIO’s Community Service Board; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Mr. Moore worked to improve labor relations between the City of Columbus and local labor unions by developing several innovative programs, such as the Franklin County Children Services Board and Life Care Alliance of Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore worked with former Mayor Coleman as a Union Administrator to help implement healthcare for domestic partners, which set a precedent nationwide; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore served as president of AFSCME Local 1632 and dedicated 30 years of service to the City of Columbus where he uplifted both his members and his community and;
WHEREAS, Mr. Moore was a valued and loved member of his family and community and is survived by his wife, Sharon Moore, two sons, and four grandchildren; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Douglas C. Moore.