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To honor and recognize Mr. Steve A. Georgeff during his retirement from Columbus Public Schools.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Steve A. Georgeff began his career in 1974 teaching Social Studies at East High School. He became Assistant Principal in 1984 and was there until the Spring of 2001 when he transferred to Independence High School where he served until his retirement; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Georgeff served as Athletic Director at East High School from 1983 to 2000. Throughout his tenure at East High School he's served as an Assistant Football Coach for 10 years; Head Softball Coach for 8 years ; Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for 1 year and Assistant Baseball Coach for 2 years; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Georgeff received his B.A. in Comprehensive Social Studies Education from the Ohio State University in 1974 and received his Master of Arts Degree in Secondary Education from Xavier University. He is a graduate of the 1969 class of Eastmoor High School where he is a member of their baseball hall of fame; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Georgeff has touched the lives of many students over his 30 years in education. He is the surrogate father, grandfather and uncle to many young people across the city. He brings a unique sense of energy and zeal to the job; and,
WHEREAS, he is the son of John and Fanny Georgeff; father to two daughters, Carla and Marie, and one son, Joe; five grandchildren, Ethan, Kyle, Mackenzie, Katie and Tucker. He is the middle sibling of two sisters, Nancy and Janis; and,
WHEREAS, he is an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he serves on the Usher Board; helps with the interfaith hospitality and is part of the live nativity each year; and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Georgeff enjoys reading, walking, riding his bike and golfing. Following retirement, he plans to work on the John Kerry campaign; the Columbus Public Schools levy campaign and travel to Alabama to see his grandchildren.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: that this Council does hereby honor and recognize Mr. Steve A. Georgeff upon his retirement and does hereby declare, Wednesday, May 26, 2004, as Steve A. Georgeff day within the City of Columbus.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be presented to Mr. Steve A. Georgeff as a token of our esteem.