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File #: 0097X-2010    Version: 1
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/21/2010 In control: Tavares
On agenda: 6/28/2010 Final action: 7/1/2010
Title: To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Gilbert Price and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, June 16, 2010.
Sponsors: Charleta B. Tavares, Hearcel Craig, Andrew Ginther, Michael C. Mentel, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Priscilla Tyson
 
 
 
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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Gilbert Price and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, June 16, 2010.
 
 
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WHEREAS, Gilbert Price, age 57, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 16, 2010; and
 
WHEREAS, Gilbert Price was a public policy analyst, program administrator, journalist, pastor and community activist, and friend; and
 
WHEREAS, Gilbert Price was a pillar in Columbus and the surrounding areas for many years through his work as a managing editor, writer and columnist for The Call and Post newspaper; and
 
WHEREAS, most recently, Gilbert Price served with integrity as the Chief of Staff for the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus; and
 
WHEREAS, Gilbert Price was the esteemed pastor of the Mount Zion Apostolic Holiness Church; and
 
WHEREAS, a consummate professional, Gilbert Price served his community.  He left an indelible impression on the many people whose lives he touched, and he will be remembered for his many talents, devotion, institutional knowledge, leadership, kindness and integrity. He will be sorely missed; 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 Gilbert Price and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.