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To recognize and congratulate Patrick A. McLean for 11 years of dedicated service on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission.
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WHEREAS, of the eleven years that Patrick A. McLean served on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission, five of those were as Chair; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Mr. McLean helped to return credibility to the commission and always endeavored to bring about the most favorable solution possible with the best interests of the Greater Hilltop community in mind; and
WHEREAS, Patrick A. McLean was able to build consensus among the fourteen other members of the commission through his thoughtful, deliberate, inclusive and fair style of diplomacy and leadership; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McLean is a shining example of what a leader should be and those privileged to be counted among his friends consider themselves better people and fortunate for the association; and
WHEREAS, Patrick A. McLean is also credited by fellow members of the Hilltop leadership as a guiding force in helping to bring about the Hilltop Renaissance; and
WHEREAS, Mr. McLean has also given generously of his time and intellect to other organizations, including Friends of the Hilltop, the J. Ashburn, Jr. Youth Center, the Greater Hilltop Area League for the Arts and the Westside/Eastside Child Care Centers Association; now; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby recognize and commend Patrick A. McLean for 11 years of dedicated service on the Greater Hilltop Area Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to Patrick A. McLean with our esteem.