Title
To recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as the recipient of the Keep Columbus Beautiful Lifetime Achievement Award.
Body
WHEREAS, Keep Columbus Beautiful, a national affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, is a community improvement program that emphasizes public education and volunteer service, with a focus on quality-of-life environmental issues including litter, recycling, and neighborhood beautification; and
WHEREAS, at their 40th Anniversary Celebration, Keep Columbus Beautiful recognized Lisa Boggs as the recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Boggs is deserving of the Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to and advocacy for the Westside and the Hilltop neighborhood over the past 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Boggs hosts regular Lunchtime Friday Cleanups, uniting neighbors, community leaders, and city staff with the common goal of beautifying Sullivant Avenue; and
WHEREAS, to date, Ms. Boggs has hosted over 100 Lunchtime Friday Cleanups along Sullivant Avenue, successfully cleaning up thousands of pounds of litter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is grateful for community members, organizations, and partners who provide unwavering support and dedicate countless volunteer hours, with the goal of making our city a sustainable community for all; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council encourages all residents and community members to volunteer with Keep Columbus Beautiful, pick up litter in their neighborhoods, recycle, and promote other sustainable practices; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate Lisa Boggs as the recipient of the Keep Columbus Beautiful Lifetime Achievement Award.