Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Columbus, Georgia, 31902-1340
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Council Members

RESOLUTION

NO.



A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING METRA BUS OPERATOR DARRION MITCHELL

FOR HIS EXPERT DRIVING SKILLS IN THE 34TH AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL BUS ROADEO COMPETITION.





WHEREAS, on May 3, 2009, Mr. Darrion Mitchell competed in the International Bus

Roadeo competition held in Seattle, Washington;



WHEREAS, this year, Mr. Darrion Mitchell placed 2nd exhibiting expert

driving skills, maneuvering a 30-foot bus through an intricate obstacle course,

competing with more than 80 drivers from North America?s finest bus transit

systems;



WHEREAS, Mr. Darrion Mitchell was measured in professional skills,

knowledge of safety regulations, ADA regulations, personal appearance, customer

service and timeliness;



WHEREAS, Mr. Darrion Mitchell has demonstrated once again, world

class professionalism, determination, and excellence while competing in the

local, state and international Bus Roadeo and has brought worldwide recognition

to Columbus and to the State of Georgia,



WHEREAS, the accomplishments of Mr. Darrion Mitchell are worthy of special

recognition by this Council.



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



We commend and congratulate METRA Bus Operator Darrion Mitchell for his

participation in the International Bus Roadeo and extend to him best wishes for

continued success at the local, state and international levels. Let a copy of

this resolution be forwarded to Mr. Darrion Mitchell.



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

the 2nd day of June, 2009 and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote

of members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting ___________________.

Councilor Anthony voting__________________.

Councilor Baker voting____________________.

Councilor Barnes voting___________________.

Councilor Davis voting____________________.

Councilor Henderson voting________________.

Councilor Hunter voting___________________.

Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.

Councilor Pugh voting_____________________.

Councilor Woodson voting__________________.





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TINY B. WASHINGTON JIM WETHERINGTON

CLERK MAYOR

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