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File #: 0195X-2020    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/3/2020 In control: Dorans
On agenda: 12/7/2020 Final action: 12/11/2020
Title: To Recognize and Celebrate Kevin Duffy as the 2020 Recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ Extraordinary Pro Bono Service by an Individual Award.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans

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To Recognize and Celebrate Kevin Duffy as the 2020 Recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ Extraordinary Pro Bono Service by an Individual Award.

 

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WHEREAS, Kevin Duffy is the 2020 recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’  Extraordinary Pro Bono Service by an Individual Award; and

 

WHEREAS, Kevin earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University and received his law degree from Cleveland State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude; and

 

WHEREAS, While in law school, Kevin worked at Cleveland Legal Aid, representing clients under a Legal Intern Certificate, and proudly served in the U.S. Army until 1971; and

 

WHEREAS, Kevin worked as an Ohio Assistant Attorney General before joining American Electric Power where he spent twenty seven years before retiring in 2010; and

 

WHEREAS, Kevin is dedicated to serving the needs of his clients and positively contributes to the operations of Legal Aid Society of Columbus; and

 

WHEREAS, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus is led by a dedicated team of attorneys who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income individuals and it is an honor and a privilege to work with an organization that is committed to making the daily lives of Columbus residents better - an fact exemplified by the service of attorneys such as Kevin Duffy; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

 

That this recognizes and celebrates Kevin Duffy as the 2020 Recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ Extraordinary Pro Bono Service by an Individual Award.