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To recognize Alan McKnight for being selected to receive the 2006 Ohio Chapter Medal from the Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
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WHEREAS, Alan McKnight has served the citizens of the City of Columbus for 30 years as a part of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, and
WHEREAS, Alan McKnight has been instrumental in developing many of the most prominent recreational areas in Columbus including the Olentangy Trail, Antrim Park, Lou Berliner Park, North Bank Park, and Champions Golf Course, and
WHEREAS, Alan McKnight has worked to better the landscape architecture profession in Ohio through his active involvement in The Ohio State School of Architecture Alumni Association, multiple professional organizations, and as a member of the Ohio Board of Landscape Architect Examiners, and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects awarded Alan McKnight their highest honor, the 2006 Ohio Chapter Medal, in recognition of his achievements and contributions to the profession which have had a unique and lasting impact on the welfare of the public and the environment; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council applauds Alan McKnight for receiving the 2006 Ohio Chapter Medal and for his continuing dedication to improving the quality of life for all citizens in the City of Columbus.