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To Recognize and Celebrate Donald Payne Sr. for 45 Years in Real Estate in Columbus, Ohio
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WHEREAS, Donald Payne Sr. has spent 45 years in real estate, becoming a visionary businessman who worked tirelessly to make the dream of homeownership a reality for anyone with a true desire to achieve it; and
WHEREAS, he has fought hard for affordable housing and for removing barriers to homeownership that the community often faced, ensuring greater access to homeownership opportunities; and
WHEREAS, he has mentored countless other real estate agents locally and abroad to be fully committed to increasing home ownership throughout Columbus and the United State; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Payne has been a licensed Real Estate Broker for 35 years, amassing over $100 million in lifetime sales, a testament to his dedication and expertise in the industry; and
WHEREAS, he is committed to self-improvement and professional growth by attending renowned real estate conferences such as Star Power, GGMS, NAREB, Tom Ferry, John Maxwell, Bill Pipes, and Real Estate Master Guild. These experiences have not only improved his skills but have also allowed him to bring the latest real estate knowledge back to his team and his community; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate Donald Payne Sr. for his 45 years of service in real estate, his advocacy for affordable housing for all, and his visionary contributions to the Columbus community