COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
Georgia’s first Consolidated Government
Post Office Box 1340
Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340
(706) 653-4013
fax (706) 653-4016
Council Members
R. Gary Allen
Jerry 'Pops' Barnes
Berry 'Skip' Henderson
R. Walker Garrett
Judy W. Thomas
Mike Baker
Glenn Davis
Bruce Huff
Evelyn Turner Pugh
Evelyn 'Mimi' Woodson
Clerk of Council
Tiny B. Washington
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
November 1, 2016
5:30 P.M.
MAYOR TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, PRESIDING
CCG Proclamation and Resolution Session
INVOCATION
: Rev. Thaddeus Spencer
New Providence Baptist Church
PLEDGE
: South Columbus Elementary School
PROCLAMATION
: 3rd Quarter 2016 PEER Awards
RECEIVING
: Jennifer Dunlap, Superior Court
Rachel Ferstead, METRA
Sharon Hunter, Parks and Recreation
Tony McEady, Sheriff’s Department
PROCLAMATION
: 3
rd
Quarter Individual Excellence
RECEIVING
: Felton Grant, Planning Department
PROCLAMATION:
2
nd
Quarter Individual Excellence
RECEIVING:
Drale Short, Public Works
PROCLAMATIONS
PROCLAMATION
: Drale Short, Manager of Admin Services of the Year
RECEIVING
: Drale Short, Pat Biegler, APWA representatives
PROCLAMATION:
Georgia Search and Rescue Team (GSAR TF4) Day
RECEIVING:
Members of Columbus Fire and EMS, and Fort Benning, LaGrange, Auburn, Opelika, Marion and Phenix City Fire Departments, South Georgia Search Dogs, and Calvary Chapel
PROCLAMATION:
Mohina Woods Garden Club
RECEIVING:
James Bell, MREA President; Diane Boss, MREA President Elect; Other MREA members
PROCLAMATION:
Fountain City Bar Association
RECEIVING
: The Fountain City Bar Association
PROCLAMATION:
Retired Educators’ Day
RECEIVING:
James Bell, MREA President; Diane Boss, MREA President Elect; Other MREA members
PROCLAMATION:
Forrest Park Missionary Baptist Church
RECEIVING:
Rev. Donavon Coley
PROCLAMATION:
National American Indian Heritage Month
RECEIVING:
Gloria Johnson
PROCLAMATION:
Wesley Tillman Day
RECEIVING:
Wesley Tillman
PROCLAMATION
: The Columbus GA Chapter of Jack and Jill Day
RECEIVING
: Audrey Tillman, President of Jack and Jill of America Inc. and the members of Jack and Jill of America Inc.
PROCLAMATION:
Fountain City Classic Week
RECEIVING:
Members of Albany State and Fort Valley State Universities
PROCLAMATION:
Pause for the Cause Volunteer Day
RECEIVING:
Wandra Jordan
PROCLAMATION:
Muscogee County School Nutrition Association Day
RECEIVING:
Susan Funderburk, Stephanie Robinson
PROCLAMATION:
Extra Mile Day
R E S O L U T I O N S
RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Employee of the Month
Chief Operating Officer, Reverend Chris Aguilar for his service with the SafeHouse Ministries.
(Councilor Allen)
RETIREES
RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation to Ms. Jacqueline Goodwin, upon her retirement with Inspections and Codes after 39 years of service. (Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem Pugh)
FORMER BOARD MEMBERS
RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation to Ms. Agnes Evans for her meritorious service on the Public Safety Advisory Commission.) (Columbus Council)
RESOLUTION Expressing appreciation to Mr. Matthew Murawski for his meritorious service on the Uptown Façade Board. (Columbus Council)