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To celebrate the illustrious career of Congresswoman Maxine Waters and honor her recognition as the 2009 Jacob Julian Ashburn Community Leadership Award recipient.
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WHEREAS, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, representing California's 35th Congressional District, has devoted her life to fierce advocacy on behalf of women, children, people of color, and the poor; and
WHEREAS, Congresswoman Waters has served with distinction in the United States House of Representatives for more than two decades, tackling difficult and sometimes controversial issues on behalf of her constituents; and
WHEREAS, the congresswoman has earned a national reputation for her competence, commitment, and passion for public service; and
WHEREAS, the Jacob Julian Ashburn Community Leadership Award is bestowed on individuals who demonstrate outstanding community leadership in the areas of sports and recreation, social services, education, or religion; and
WHEREAS, the award honors leaders who through their service have made a positive impact on the lives of children and young adults; and
WHEREAS, Congresswoman Waters will receive the 2009 Jacob Julian Ashburn Community Leadership Award on the 25th day of October, 2009, at the J. Ashburn Jr. Youth Center's Speaker's Award Banquet; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby celebrate Representative Waters' lifetime of public service, and congratulate her on this prestigious honor.