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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Charles Franklin Loutzenhiser, 1952-2024
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WHEREAS, Charles “Charlie” Franklin Loutzenhiser was born on April 27, 1952; and
WHEREAS, Charlie graduated from Woodmore High School, where he helped lead the basketball team to a championship, and attended Bowling Green University and received a Law Degree from the University of Toledo; and
WHEREAS, after law school, Charlie dedicated nearly 30 years to serving the people of Ohio with his legal expertise at the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, where he wrote the Percentage of Income Payment Plan law to help low-income residents stay connected to utilities and supported countless other laws and cases that increased consumer protections and helped people stay connected to vital services; and
WHEREAS, Charlie was actively involved in the annual Fourth of July Doo Dah parade, serving as a DisOrganizer for several years and ultimately being recognized as parade King in recognition of his tireless efforts to support one of Columbus’ most cherished events; and
WHEREAS, Charlie was a beloved pillar of the community, filling his days with rock n’ roll, fishing, and sharing stories with his loved ones; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus extends its sincere condolences to the friends and family of Charles “Charlie” Loutzenhiser, including his wife Deb, his brother Larry and sister Debbie, two dogs, and countless other friends, extended family members, and loved ones across Columbus and beyond; 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 Charles “Charlie” Franklin Loutzenhiser.