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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Dan Charles and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, Monday, October 4, 2010
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WHEREAS, Dan Charles grew up on the South Side of Columbus, where he developed a lifelong sense of pride in his community; and
WHEREAS, Dan's passion for his neighborhood led him to become one of its foremost advocates and activists, earning him the respect and affection of his peers as he worked tirelessly on behalf of the South Side and its residents; and
WHEREAS, among Dan's myriad achievements was the creation of the South Side Community Action Network in 1991 as a block watch group for the neighborhood surrounding South High School, and its subsequent expansion into an organization that pursued housing-code problems, planted community gardens, and improved access to educational opportunities for youth; and
WHEREAS, Dan later led a neighborhood effort that was successful in closing a Stewart Avenue carryout that was selling cigarettes and alcohol to minors, further cementing his legacy as a practical and effective civic leader and earning him the gratitude of neighbors and parents; and
WHEREAS, Dan's many years of service will always be remembered by those who knew him, and will inspire the leaders who follow in his footsteps; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Dan Charles and extends our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.