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To express our gratitude and deep appreciation to Jacqueline A. Whitworth for her thirty-five years of exceptional service to the people of Columbus and Central Ohio upon her retirement as Legislative Assistant II for Columbus City Council.
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WHEREAS, Jacqueline A. Whitworth, affectionately known as "Jackie", started employment with Columbus City Council on March 31, 1975, as a Clerk Typist II/CETA Emergency Worker, and was promoted to various administrative titles up to the current Legislative Assistant II; and
WHEREAS, Jackie was born in Ohio State University Hospital on August 6, 1953 to Edward Charles and Evelyn Ann Ferrell and was raised in Columbus, Ohio as an only child; and
WHEREAS, Jackie Whitworth attended Eastgate and Main Street Elementary Schools, Franklin Junior High School and Eastmoor Junior High School and is a proud graduate of Eastmoor Senior High School ("Eastmoor Warriors USA Hey, Hey") where she majored in Office Education during her junior and senior years; and
WHEREAS, In need of employment, Jackie sought advice from Councilman Jerry Hammond, who suggested Jackie apply for an open clerical position with Columbus City Council; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Whitworth followed the advice of Councilman Jerry Hammond, and is now retiring from Columbus City Council where, over the course of 35 years, she worked directly for City Clerk Ako Kambon, Councilmembers Jerry Hammond, Dr. John H. Rosemond, Les Wright, Cynthia Lazarus, Charleta B. Tavares, Patsy Thomas, Hearcel Craig, and during the terms of Mayors Tom Moody, Dana G. Rinehart, Gregory Lashutka and Michael B. Coleman; and
WHEREAS, Jackie Whitworth took great pride in helping constituents resolve complications with matters pertaining to City government, with managing her members' meetings and calendars, and in mentoring new staff members; and
WHEREAS, Jackie vacates her position at City Hall, leaving a legacy of love, goodwill, and cooperation; and
WHEREAS...
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