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Council honors USS Cincinnati crew, commemorates firefighter Darryl Gordon and recognizes community leaders and staff
Summary
Council presented resolutions honoring USS Cincinnati crew during a namesake visit, adopted a resolution marking the tenth anniversary of firefighter Darryl Gordon’s death, and recognized Susan Stohrer and city manager Cheryl Long; the council also publicly thanked retiring finance director Karen Alder.
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati City Council used its March 26 session to honor military, public-safety and community service: members of the USS Cincinnati were recognized during a namesake visit to downtown Cincinnati; the council adopted a resolution commemorating the tenth anniversary of Cincinnati firefighter Darryl Gordon’s death; and the chamber and council recognized local advocates and career city staff.
Vice Mayor Kearney introduced members of the USS Cincinnati and presented a resolution expressing the appreciation of Mayor Aftab Pureval and the council for the ship’s crew during their 2025 namesake visit. The resolution notes the USS Cincinnati is an Independence-class littoral combat ship commissioned in October 2019 and lists individual crew members recognized by the council: Lieutenant Megan Mater; Chief Petty Officer Mike Gentry; Mineman Second Class Zachary Obert; Petty Officer First Class Dylan Scott; and Damage…
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