Cleveland City Council to Consider Condolence Resolution for Ozie Smith Jr.

Cleveland City Council is preparing to recognize the life of Ozie Smith Jr. through a ceremonial resolution. Introduced on July 13, 2026, the measure, identified as Ord. No. 839-2026, serves as a formal expression of sympathy and respect for the community.

The resolution is currently listed as "Agenda Ready" and is scheduled to be handled by the City Council. While the official legislative text focuses on the ceremonial recognition of Mr. Smith, various sports databases provide historical context for individuals sharing this name, such as MLB.com and Baseball-Reference.com.

The resolution is currently awaiting its scheduled appearance on the City Council agenda. Residents can monitor upcoming council meeting schedules to observe the formal proceedings regarding this ceremonial measure.

Source record

File
839-2026
Type
Ceremonial Resolution
Status
Agenda Ready
Committee
City Council
Introduced
July 12, 2026

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