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Columbus City Council and the Mayor of Columbus recognize and celebrate the life of Kenneth M. Campbell and extends our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing on November 4, 2007.
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WHEREAS, Ken Cambell devoted his professional life to promoting the causes of the handicapped including, community employment and rights for people with all types of disabilities,
WHEREAS, Ken served the City of Columbus as a staff member and/or consultant and volunteer leader under Mayors Coleman, Lashutka, Rinehart, and Moody; and
WHEREAS, Ken was an enthusiastic participant on the Pioneer Wheelchair Softball team and many other sports events; and
WHEREAS, Ken's spirit will live on in the victories he won giving testimony to the U.S. Congress on key issues, including progressive changes in the Federal Developmental Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS, Ken Campbell is Survived by his wife of 33 years, Linda; daughter, Heather (Teral) McConnell; son, Michael Campbell; grandchildren, Mia and Devon McConnell; parents, Don and Yvonne Campbell; sister, Jeanie (Richard) Jones; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many friends, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council and the Mayor do hereby pay tribute to the memory of a truly honorable advocate, Ken Campbell.