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File #: R-391-25    Version: 2 Name: Resolution Recognizing Kenyetta Gable-Jones Retirement
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 9/3/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 9/9/2025 Final action:
Title: Recognizing Kenyetta Gable-Jones on Her Retirement from General Motors after 40 Years of Dedicated Service.
Sponsors: Brittany Jones
Attachments: 1. Video: City Council 9/9/2025, 2. Video: Agenda Review 9/2/2025

 

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Sponsor: Jones

9/9/2025

 

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Recognizing Kenyetta Gable-Jones on Her Retirement from General Motors after 40 Years of Dedicated Service.

 

Summary

WHEREAS, the City of Toledo proudly recognizes Kenyetta Gable-Jones on her retirement from General Motors after dedicating 40 years. Whose career reflects exceptional dedication, professionalism, and impact on both her workplace and community; and

 

WHEREAS, Kenyetta Gable-Jones, a lifelong resident of Toledo, Ohio who called the Junction neighborhood home and a 1982 graduate of Libbey High School; who also raised two daughters with her husband, Darryl, while obtaining her Associate’s and Master’s degrees; and

 

WHEREAS, throughout her tenure at General Motors, Kenyetta exemplified integrity, perseverance, and excellence, earning the respect of her colleagues and the admiration of her community through her many community and political endeavors; and

 

WHEREAS, her commitment extended beyond the factory floor, as she consistently uplifted others through mentorship, civic engagement, and advocacy for working families within various leadership positions and speaking engagements; and

 

WHEREAS, her retirement marks not only the conclusion of a remarkable career, but also the beginning of a new chapter filled with well-earned rest, personal fulfillment, and continued service to the Toledo community.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:

 

SECTION 1. That this Council hereby honors and commends Kenyetta Gable-Jones for her outstanding career at General Motors and her enduring contributions to the City and its residents.

 

SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.

 

Adopted:  September 9, 2025:  yeas 12, nays 0.

 

Attest:                                          

Julie A. Gibbons                                          Carrie Hartman

Clerk of Council                                          President of Council

 

Approved:                                                               September 9, 2025

Wade Kapszukiewicz

                                                               Mayor