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To honor recognize and celebrate the life of Carrie M. Deberry Garnes and extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her passing, July 4, 2014
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WHEREAS, Ms. Garnes was born in Anson County, North Carolina. At a young age, she moved with her mother and sister to Columbus, Ohio and settled on the South Side; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Garnes was a 1942 graduate of Columbus South High School; and
WHEREAS, over the past 60 years, she served in leadership positions with many civic, social advocacy and political organizations including CMACAO, Women's Charity Council, LaPetite Club and the local Democratic Party; and
WHEREAS, she served on the Boards of Directors of the South Side Settlement, Old Southside Community Partnership, the Reeb-Hosack Area Planning Committee , and was an ardent supporter of the Reeb-Hosack/Steelton Village Committee. Ms. Garnes was also an active member of the Reeb-Hosack Community Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, All who knew Ms. Garnes will remember her selfless dedication and service to her community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Carrie M. Deberry Garnes and extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her passing.