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File #: 0014X-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 1/20/2026 In control: Wyche
On agenda: 1/26/2026 Final action: 1/29/2026
Title: To recognize and celebrate Jennifer Hernandez as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Volunteer of the Year.
Sponsors: Christopher Wyche, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Melissa Green, Tiara Ross, Shannon G. Hardin

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To recognize and celebrate Jennifer Hernandez as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Volunteer of the Year. 

 

 

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WHEREAS, Keep Columbus Beautiful, a national affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is a community improvement program that emphasizes public education and volunteer service, with a focus on quality-of-life environmental issues including litter, recycling, and neighborhood beautification; and

 

WHEREAS, at their 40th Anniversary Celebration, Keep Columbus Beautiful recognized Jennifer Hernandez as their Volunteer of the Year; and  

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Hernandez was recognized as Volunteer of the Year for her leadership with the Southern Orchards Adopt an Area initiative; and

 

WHEREAS, as leader of Southern Orchards Adopt an Area, Ms. Hernandez has not only cleaned up litter, but has made meaningful partnerships with neighboring communities to clean up litter across economic boundaries, such as Parsons Avenue; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. Hernandez has built community amongst her neighbors, successfully stoking a passion for sustainability and civic engagement; and

 

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is grateful for community members, organizations, and partners who provide unwavering support and dedicate countless volunteer hours, with the goal of making our city a sustainable community for all; and

 

WHEREAS, Columbus City Council encourages all residents and community members to volunteer with Keep Columbus Beautiful, pick up litter in their neighborhoods, recycle, and promote other sustainable practices; now, therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate Jennifer Hernandez as the Keep Columbus Beautiful Volunteer of the Year.