By Ed McMinn, News Messenger editor
At its regular meeting Tuesday evening, the Christiansburg Town Council passed a resolution recognizing Deputy Fire Marshall Curtis Whitt for his “outstanding professional and personal commitment to the community.”
The resolution reads, “Whereas Deputy Fire Marshall Curtis Whitt has served the Town of Christiansburg, Virginia, and the surrounding New River Valley through outstanding professional and personal commitment to the community; and,
Whereas, during the recent COVID -19 pandemic Mr. Whitt was assigned to the New River Valley Task Force to represent the Town of Christiansburg; and,
Whereas, Mr. Whitt has developed operational and response plans, procured equipment, coordinated with regional counties, as well as the Town of Blacksburg, Town of Christiansburg, and the City of Radford; and
Whereas, Mr. Whitt assisted with high school graduations and presented response guidelines to the public school systems; and
Whereas, Mr. Whitt was a valuable source of knowledge and teamwork for the NRV Public Health Task Force; and
Whereas, Mr. Whitt’s attention to detail, and knowledge of Emergency Management and the ICS system were valuable to the task force and the community; and,
Whereas, Deputy Fire Marshall Whitt’s example will continue to have a lasting impact on the community for years to come;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Christiansburg Town Council meeting in regular session February 24, 2023, adopts this resolution in recognition and appreciation of Curtis Whitt for his service to the community.
