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Ephrata honors Officer Zach Smith with 3 Pillars award, proclaims employee appreciation day

Ephrata City Council · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Ephrata recognized Officer Zach Smith as the 3 Pillars award recipient and read a proclamation naming an employee appreciation day; the council presented a plaque and the mayor's signature appears on the proclamation.

The Ephrata City Council presented Officer Zach Smith with the city's "3 Pillars" employee award at its Aug. 5 meeting and read a proclamation designating an employee appreciation day. The proclamation, read aloud by a presenter, cited Smith's nomination by Sergeant Jack McLaughlin and said his work had "recovered taxpayer dollars and improved community safety."

"Ephrata police department officer Zach Smith was nominated by sergeant Jack McLaughlin for the 3 pillars award," the presenter said when introducing the proclamation. The proclamation text, which the presenter read in full and said was signed by Mayor Steve Oliver, described the award as recognizing employees who exemplify the city's stated pillars of service, trust and stewardship.

Council moved and approved the consent agenda and proceeded to the proclamation without further debate. The award and proclamation are an official recognition by the city; the proclamation text indicates a designated employee appreciation day associated with the award.