Columbus, Georgia

WHEREAS, Paul Voorhees, owner of Ranger Joe's, was recently honored by Fort

Benning for his exceptional service to the military community;



WHEREAS, on September 18, 2003, Mr. Voorhees was given a proclamation from the

U.S. Army Infantry Center presented by Post commander Brig. Gen. Benjamin

Freakley;



WHEREAS, Mr. Voorhees founded Ranger Joe's with his father, Jack, in 1963 and

the company ships military and law enforcement gear around the world from his

Columbus warehouse;



WHEREAS, Mr. Voorhees' service to the military community at Fort Benning is

worthy of special recognition by this Council.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:



We hereby commend and congratulate Mr. Paul Voorhees upon his recognition as an

"Exceptional Friend of Fort Benning" and we express our appreciation for his

great service to the military community at Fort Benning. Let a copy of this

resolution be forwarded to Mr. Paul Voorhees.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the

30th day of September, 2003, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative

vote of ten members of Council.









Councilor Allen voting YES.

Councilor Anthony voting YES.

Councilor Davis voting YES.

Councilor Henderson voting YES.

Councilor Hunter voting YES.

Councilor McDaniel voting YES.

Councilor Rodgers voting YES.

Councilor Suber voting YES.

Councilor Pugh voting YES.

Councilor Woodson voting YES.









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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR