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[Swearing -in of Police Officer Andrew Trhlin, Fire Chief Anthony Strazzo, Fire Captain Shaun Kibler and new hire Firefighters Christian Ford, Bryce Hayden and Cole Riley] Mayor Jones: Thank you, President. I'm pleased to share several exciting developments and community events that highlight the continued growth, investment and strong community spirit of North Olmsted. • Families visiting Little Clague Park in Ward 2 will notice a significant upgrade to the playground area with the installation of all new playground equipment. These improvements provide modern safe and engaging recreational opportunities for children of all ages and abilities. Represent our ongoing commitment to maintaining high -quality parks and public spaces for our residents to enjoy. • It was my great pleasure to attend the annual Springvale 90s Club Banquet where we celebrated 22 remarkable residents who have reached their 90s. This special event recognizes individuals whose lives and experiences have helped shaped North Olmsted. Congratulations to all of this year's honorees and thank you to the dedicated Community Cabin and Springvale staff who organized such a memorable celebration. • North Olmsted residents once again demonstrated their patriotism and gratitude during our annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. Community members lined the parade route and gathered at the ceremony to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Thank you to our Veterans, Civic Organizations, Public Safety personnel, volunteers and residents who helped make this tradition continue on. • Economic development continues in North Olmsted with the groundbreaking ceremony for a new Culver's restaurant. This exciting addition represents continued investment in our community and will bring jobs, dining options and economic activity to the city. I would like to thank the ownership team, the North Olmsted Chamber of Commerce, Members of City Council, and all those involved in bringing this project to fruition. We wish the owners great success as construction moves forward, and as always, thank you City Council for your continued support and involvement in our community. • And finally, I would like to remind Council and our residents that this Sunday we will officially celebrate the grand opening of the newly transformed community park. This exciting event is an opportunity for residents of all ages to experience the parks many new amenities, and enjoy a day of family -friendly activities. The celebration will also serve as North Olmsted's kickoff to America's 250th Anniversary featuring a concert of patriotic music, baseball games, community activities, and much more. It promises to be a wonderful day of recreation, community pride, and patriotic celebration. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to Director Pinchek on his vision for the park and the tireless follow-through to make it happen for North Olmsted; and thank you to the entire Parks and Recreation Staff for their hard work dedication and countless hours of planning that have gone into making this exciting event possible in order to showcase a community park the way it should be. Their commitment to providing exceptional experiences for our residents has helped create what will undoubtedly be a spectacular celebration and an enduring legacy for the City of North Olmsted and its residents for