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To honor and congratulate Carol A. Harper on the occasion of her retirement from the Columbus Public School District on July 31, 2006.
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WHEREAS, Carol A. Harper has served Columbus Public School District for 31 years and is being awarded this recognition as a testimonial of loyal and dedicated services; and
WHEREAS, her service in both public and private life has been given willingly and cheerfully, and she has contributed immeasurably to the success of community endeavors and to the betterment of the quality of life for the community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Carol's dedicated interest and devotion to duty has had a valuable effect on the efficiency and morale of her co-workers and her belief in doing things right the first time is a shining example of integrity; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Public Schools are grateful to Carol for her dedication in placing the needs of children first in all decision making and her outstanding leadership in preparing our children to meet the challenges of society; and
WHEREAS, she will be missed both professionally and as a friend, and we extend our very best wishes for her continued success in all her future endeavors as she "surrounds herself with the positives and grows into the wonderful blessings of God"; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize Carol A. Harper for her distinguished service to the Columbus Public School District.