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To recognize and congratulate Jerry Saunders for his many years of service on the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission and to the city of Columbus
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WHEREAS, Jerry Saunders was born in Columbus and is a graduate of Oberlin College; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Saunders has, in his more than 25 years of experience in youth and community development, designed programs to enhance the educational development of youth, developed mentoring programs, and conducted workshops and seminars for leadership development; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Saunders has engineered economic development initiatives for urban neighborhoods and produced successful collaborations between business, education, and civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Saunders is the owner of UCAN Networks, a public relations and community development consulting firm, and is currently president and chief executive officer of Africentric Personal Development Shop, Inc., a family and community development agency; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Saunders served ten years as executive director of the Eldon W. Ward YMCA Branch of Central Ohio and has served on numerous boards, committees, and councils; and
WHEREAS, Jerry Saunders' 15 years of service as a commissioner of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department were marked by his fierce advocacy for strong recreation programs and park facilities; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate Jerry Saunders for his many years of service to the citizens of Columbus and central Ohio.