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To Recognize Barbara Seckler, in Honor of her 20 Years of Distinguished Service to the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, Barbara Seckler has dedicated over 20 years of service to the residents of Columbus through her positions as Communications Director for City Council, Deputy Director of the Department of Public Safety, and in her current role as the Director of the Institute for Active Living with Columbus Public Health; and
WHEREAS, During her time at Columbus Public Health, Ms. Seckler made a huge impact on the health of Columbus residents of every neighborhood through obesity prevention and smoking cessation programs, preventative health screenings, hands-on cooking courses, and community garden initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Seckler has leveraged over $300,000 toward community gardens within Columbus’s neighborhoods, resulting in over 150 total gardens developed since 2010; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Seckler served as one of the first female Deputy Directors of the Department of Public Safety. While serving as Deputy Director, she was instrumental in engaging neighborhood groups on efforts to keep their neighborhoods safe; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Barbara looks forward to spending time with her beloved father, volunteering on political campaigns, and having fun around her passions of food, sports, and politics; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby express its appreciation for the outstanding contributions that have been made by Barbara Seckler during her 20 years of public service to the City of Columbus.