Last week Cincinnati lost a committed public servant and a valued friend when Pete Strauss passed away. Pete served on the Cincinnati City Council from 1981 until 1993, serving part of that time as the city's vice mayor. More than just a politician, Pete was a leader, a person who truly embodied the virtues of leadership. He sought office not out of personal ambition, but from a desire to improve the lives of those in our community. He served Cincinnati, not with a political or partisan agenda, but to get results for the people and city he represented. When I was a young man with a growing interest in government, I and many others like me looked up to Pete Strauss as the kind of public servant we have since aspired to become. Pete's character was beyond question, and his bravery was exhibited in his courageous fight against Parkinson's. He will be dearly missed by his wife, Kitty, his sons, Mike and Matt, and all of the city that he loved and served for so long. Thank you, Pete.
Editor's note · Context
The speaker is honoring the memory of Pete Strauss, a former Cincinnati City Council member.
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