Dunwoody Mayor Denny Shortal was honored with a proclamation at volunteer appreciation dinner.

PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, Denny Shortal has been an involved member of the Dunwoody community for 36 years, including volunteer Athletic Director for eight years at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School, a community pitching coach at St. Pius High School, has participated in athletic activities at the Shepherd Center, served as a member and current president of the Marine Corps Coordinating Council of Georgia, and as a faithful volunteer building homes for Habitat for Humanity with the Knights of Columbus; and 

WHEREAS, Denny Shortal served an integral part of the development of the City of Dunwoody. He was a founding board member and co-chairman of Citizens for Dunwoody, Inc., leading the organization and providing strategic direction that ultimately culminated in the community’s overwhelming approval of the incorporation of the City of Dunwoody; and

WHEREAS, Denny Shortal was elected during Dunwoody’s first municipal election on September 16, 2008, and served with distinction as one of the first Councilors of the City of Dunwoody until January 2015, when he was elected as Mayor. During his tenure on council he spearheaded initiatives that have provided a strong foundation for the City of Dunwoody by balancing competing projects and priorities while maintaining the tax millage at 2.74 mills; and  

WHEREAS, as Mayor, Denny Shortal is known for staying true to his principles,  working through critical issues by careful consideration of all angles and relevant information, he is also  known for his quick wit and astuteness when the occasion warrants, an "Oorah!" for his beloved U.S. Marine Corps; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his exemplary performance as  Mayor of the City of Dunwoody, Denny Shortal has demonstrated his commitment to the community through his influential membership in civic organizations in Dunwoody and across metropolitan Atlanta; and 

WHEREAS, after leading the City through incorporation and laying a strong foundation for the future, Denny Shortal’s decision not to seek re-election will allow him the opportunity to spend more time traveling and enjoying life with his family.  In all these pursuits, the City anticipates that Denny Shortal’s devotion of his time, talents, and energy will continue to be to the betterment of his community; now

NOW THEREFORE, I, Lynn Deutsch, Mayor Pro Tempore of the City of Dunwoody, Georgia, do hereby recognize and commend Denny Shortal for his selfless service to the City of Dunwoody.  I hereby proclaim November 14, 2019 as

DENNY SHORTAL DAY

in the City of Dunwoody and urge all citizens to join me in recognizing Mayor Denny Shortal for  his accomplishments, his professionalism and contributions to the community are an example and inspiration to his colleagues, his friends, and to his family. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Dunwoody, Georgia, to be affixed, this 14^th day of November 2019.

                                                                            

                                                                             City of Dunwoody

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                                                                      Lynn Deutsch, Mayor Pro Tempore