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To honor and recognize Ken Schnacke as International League's Executive of the Year.
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WHEREAS, Ken Schnacke began his career with the Columbus Clippers in 1977 as an administrative assistant and after almost 25 years he is currently serving as the organization's President and General Manager; and
WHEREAS, in 2011 Ken was named the International League's Executive of the Year and with his leadership the Clipper's won their second Triple-A-National Championship and ninth Governor's Cup; and
WHEREAS, this distinct honor is Ken's second, he previously won the award in 1991 during his first year as the Clipper's General Manager; and
WHEREAS, he is the Chair of minor league baseball's licensing committee composed of all 160 teams in minor league baseball and the Chair of the marketing committee for all 30 Triple-A teams; and
WHEREAS, Ken serves on the Board of Directors for four local organizations; Champions for Children at Children's Hospital, Arthritis Foundation, Experience Columbus, and The Columbus Sports Commission; and
WHEREAS, his leadership is a role built on principles, communication, relationships, values, commitment and hard work; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Ken Schnacke as the International League's Executive of the Year.