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To declare August 3rd, 2024 as Marcia L. Fudge day in the City of Columbus for her service to the United States and the state of Ohio
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WHEREAS, Marcia L. Fudge is an Ohio native and alumna of The Ohio State University who served as the 18th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the second African American in United States History to do so; and,
WHEREAS, Under her tenure, Secretary Fudge led initiatives to increase housing supply end discriminatory practices in the housing market, and ensure compliance with fair housing rules while discussing the disparate effects of being unhoused on people of color in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, Secretary Fudge’s work to eradicate the growing homelessness issue is based on her belief that there is no one-size-fits-all solution and that adaptable policies to meet a community’s unique housing challenges is critical; and,
WHEREAS, Fudge severed as the 21st president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., which fosters the development of young Black women throughout Ohio and the United States; and,
WHEREAS, Fudge was as mayor of Warrensville Heights for nearly 9 years; and,
WHEREAS, Fudge represented the national as a U.S. representative for Northeastern Ohio as 11th congressional district from 2008 to 2011; and,
WHEREAS, Secretary Fudge has worked to help marginalized communities and dedicated her career in public service to residential development and affordable housing; now therefore,