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To Recognize and Celebrate Deborah Crawford as the 2020 Recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ Pro Bono Support Award.
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WHEREAS, Deborah Crawford is the recipient of the 2020 Pro Bono Support Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the Virtual Unemployment Clinic during the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, Deborah earned her undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from Indiana University and a Master’s Degrees in Social Work and Public Administration from The Ohio State University; and
WHEREAS, Now a self-employed consultant for nonprofit and government agencies, Deborah began her career investigating child abuse for Allen County Indiana Children’s Services and working at the Indiana Department of Corrections Day Treatment Unit in Fort Wayne, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the time she has committed to the Legal Aid Society of Columbus as a non-attorney volunteer, Deborah also dedicates her services in pursuit of criminal justice and is passionate about anti-racism education and outreach; and
WHEREAS, Deborah is an invaluable addition to the pro bono community of Columbus and contributes greatly to the operations of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus is led by a dedicated team of attorneys who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income individuals and it is an honor and a privilege to work with an organization that is committed to making the daily lives of Columbus residents better - an fact exemplified by the service of volunteers such as Deborah Crawford; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this recognizes and celebrates Deborah Crawford as the 2020 Recipient of The Legal Aid Society of Columbus’ Pro Bono Support Award.