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To recognize and honor Helen Evans upon her retirement from Gladden Community House on April 29, 2010.
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WHEREAS, Helen Evans is a proud graduate of Central High School; and
WHEREAS, Helen Evans helped form the Franklinton Area Commission in 1973 where she served honorably as President; and
WHEREAS, Helen Evans' commitment to community health manifested itself in her service as a member and former chair of the Columbus Neighbor Health Center and member of the Netcare Board of Trustees, the Franklinton Health Resource Committee as well as a leader with the Franklinton Health Advisory Committee; and
WHEREAS, after working in a shoe factory, Helen Evans dedicated her career to community service through her work at Gladden Community House from 1972-1974, Southwest Mental Health and the Franklinton Health Center 1974-1978. In 1978, she returned to Gladden Community House and will retire on April 29, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Helen Evans will now enjoy spending more time with her four children and her many wonderful grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, although Helen Evans has chosen to retire from Gladden Community House, her legacy will forever live on and her dedication will serve as an example for all others to follow; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate Helen Evans for her many years of dedication and service to Gladden Community House and the Franklinton neighborhood.