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To recognize Dr. David Andrews as the recipient of the 2008 Champion of Children Award.
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WHEREAS, Champion of Children funds quality early learning scholarships for lower income children throughout Franklin County. Since 1999, nearly 1,000 Franklin County children have been able to attend quality learning programs due to financial support from Champion of Children.
WHEREAS, the Champion of Children Award recognizes one individual who works "hands on" to improve the lives of children in Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, this year's recipient, Dr. David Andrews, Dean of the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University has been awarded the 2008 winner of the Champion of Children Award; and
WHEREAS, The Champion of Children Award has recognized outstanding local child advocates since 1994. Dr. Andrews will join the ranks of previous Champion of Children Award honorees who have worked on behalf of children in such fields as medicine, education, community service and the justice system; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That we do hereby commend Dr. David Andrews for his dedication to the children of Columbus and to recognize him as the recipient of the 2008 Champion of Children Award.