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Council Member Spang
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Recognizing and congratulating USMC Staff Sergeant E6 José Rosales, 2017 recipient of the Latino Military Service of Distinction Award.
Summary
WHEREAS, José Rosales was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. In May 2002, José enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Upon graduation from boot camp and Marine Combat Training (MCT), José was assigned to Basic Combat Engineer Course at Courthouse Bay, Camp Lejeune, NC; and
WHEREAS, upon graduation from Basic Combat Engineer Course, he was assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Detachment Bravo in Mount Clemens, Michigan. During 2015, Staff Sgt. Rosales served as the Joint Operations Chief for the Innovative Readiness Training program through the department of defense, providing leadership for over 300 personnel during the summer 2015, where the mission included the construction of four staff cabins, ADA compliant pedestrian bridge and a new dining facility for the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, professionally, José currently works for Toledo Public Schools as a Career and Technology Education Student Liaison. Prior to this role, José worked at The University of Toledo as an Academic Adviser. He has earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from UT, and is currently a Ph.D Candidate in the Educational Theory and Social Foundations program, where he has been highlighted in the Student Showcase for his academic achievement that includes presenting qualitative research findings that brings graduate students to engage with members of the African American and Latino communities, to create cultural competence and to help future educators learn more about the communities in which they serve; and
WHEREAS, José has received honors and awards that include the National Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Medal, the Selected Marine Corps Reserve Medal, the 20 Under 40 Community Leadership Award, Alpha Xi Lambda Chapter 2015 Brother of the Year for Outstanding Commitment and Service to Organization, and the University of Toledo Shining Star Award for Outstanding Staff; and
WHEREAS, José has been nominated for honors and awards such as the Dr. Lancelot Thompson Service to Students Award, Academic Adviser of the Year, and Student Organization Advisor of the Year. José serves on the following boards: Adelante, Inc.-The Latino Resource Center, The University of Toledo Alumni Association Board of Trustees; NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Toledo City Council recognizes and congratulates José Rosales, recipient of the 2017 Latino Military Service of Distinction Award. Council furthermore expresses its gratitude and appreciation for Staff Sergeant Rosales’ leadership and service.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after the earliest date allowed by law.
Adopted: _________________: yeas ______, nays ______.
Attest: _________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: ______________________ _________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of a Resolution adopted by Council ________________________.
Attest: _________________________
Clerk of Council