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Bullock, Kepple, Litten, Neff, Rader, Shachner RESOLUTION NO. 2021-59 BY: j A RESOLUTION to commend Judge Patrick Carroll for his 32 years of service to the people of Lakewood as the longest- serving judge in the history of the Lakewood Municipal Court. WHEREAS, after many years devoted to the study and practice of law in both the public and private sectors, including service as a law clerk, an assistant county prosecutor and an attorney in private practice, among other roles, Patrick Carroll was appointed Judge for the Lakewood Municipal Court by Governor Richard P. Celeste in 1990; and, WHEREAS, Judge Carroll's service as a judge has been characterized by his sharp intellect, encyclopedic knowledge of the law, and vigorous work ethic which often includes evening and weekend hours; and, WHEREAS, Judge Carroll is recognized statewide for generously contributing his time and talents toward furthering the judicial branch of government, including serving as an instructor with the Ohio Judicial College, Co -Chair of the Ohio Judicial Conference Jury Instructions Committee and as Co -Chair of the Ohio Jury Instructions editorial board, among many other professional appointments, distinctions and contributions; and, WHEREAS, throughout his career leading Lakewood Municipal Court, Judge Carroll has initiated creative judicial solutions to tough societal problems such as housing instability, domestic violence, and mental health stigma, many of which have influenced policy statewide; and, WHEREAS, Judge Carroll's firm and fair judicial methods have made a positive influence on the lives of thousands of members of our community, many of whom reach out from time to time to thank Judge Carroll for helping them to initiate important life changes; and, WHEREAS, after 32 years serving as Municipal Court Judge for the City which he loves, honors and respects, Judge Carroll is hanging up his robes so that Lakewood's next generation has the opportunity to take the bench; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, OHIO: Section 1. That this Council does hereby commend Lakewood Municipal Court Judge Patrick Carroll for the extraordinary length and quality of his service to the City of Lakewood since 1990; making him the longest -serving judge in the history of the Lakewood Municipal Court. Section 2. That this Council does hereby wish Judge Carroll, his wife Bonny Moran Carroll, and their two adult sons, Michael and Kevin, all the best in their future endeavors in Lakewood and beyond. Section 3. It is found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the passage of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Council,