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To honor and recognize Ms. Veronica Nesbitt on the occasion of her recognition at the Annual Philander Smith College Scholarship Luncheon, hosted by the Columbus Alumni Chapter of Philander Smith College.
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WHEREAS, founded in 1877 and located in Little Rock, Arkansas, Philander Smith College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church and is a founding member of the United Negro College Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Alumni Chapter of Philander Smith College has established the Annual Philander Smith College Scholarship Luncheon, and this year’s luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 1st; and
WHEREAS, proceeds from the luncheon will support the PSC Presidential Scholars Program and will also honor distinguished alumnus Ms. Veronica Nesbitt; and
WHEREAS, as a 1964 graduate of Philander Smith College, Veronica continues to live a life of exemplary service and has been a strong supporter of the college as an employee and through her extensive involvement with the Columbus PSC Alumni Chapter and the National PSC Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, Veronica retired from the United Methodist Church after nineteen years of service and has been a dedicated member of the Clair United Methodist Church for forty-six years, where she has been active with the North Central Jurisdiction Conference, the Black Methodists for Church Renewal, and the Capitol Area South District; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Nesbitt holds membership and leadership roles in numerous organizations, including Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Top Ladies of Distinction, and the Inter Alumni Council and National Alumni Council of the UNCF, and she has dedicated many volunteer hours to the March of Dimes and the National Council of Negro Women; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Ms. Veronica Nesbitt on the occasion of her recognition at the Annual Philander Smith College Sch...
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