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Anderson, Bullock, George, Litten, O'Leary, RESOLUTION NO. 2019-18 BY: O'Malley, Rader A RESOLUTION to commend Mayor Michael P. Summers for his exemplary public service as Mayor of Lakewood. WHEREAS, after many years of public service to the City of Lakewood, including membership on the Board of Education & the City Planning Commission, Mr. Summers was elected to the Ward 3 City Council seat in 2007, appointed Mayor for 2011 and was subsequently elected Mayor in the 2011 and 2015 campaigns, with his second term set to expire on December 31, 2019; and, WHEREAS, Mayor Summers has measurably improved the quality of life for Lakewood residents by prioritizing efficient and high -quality core city services and focusing on community health, public safety, sound governance, economic development and vibrant neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, in cooperation with City Council, Mayor Summers and his administration have placed the city of Lakewood in a robust financial position, with a strong credit and an Aa2 bond rating, enabling the city to creatively respond to unique opportunities while maintaining one of the lowest income tax rates in the region; and, WHEREAS, Mayor Summers has made himself available to all residents by personally responding to phone calls, meeting requests and being regularly available to the general public at over ninety Listening to Lakewood informal drop -ins, where he listened to input with an open mind, and responded to issues and new ideas brought forward by residents; and, WHEREAS, after nine years serving as Mayor of this City which he loves, honors and respects, Mayor Summers did not seek re-election for 2020 allowing Lakewood's next generation of leaders the opportunity to lead; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. That this Council does hereby commend Mayor Summers for his nine years of service as Mayor of Lakewood. Section 2. That this Council does hereby wish Mayor Summers, his wife Wendy Summers and his three adult children all the best in their future endeavors in Lakewood and beyond. Section 3. That this Council does hereby wish Mayor Summers a seamless transition from elected official to engaged and active citizen of Lakewood, where we hope he will carry out his new role by returning to Council Chambers whenever moved to share with Council his insightful and inspired perspectives on civic life. - Adopted: �Dom Approved: � L- / � -� SID CLERK Z/ J MAYOR