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To Honor and Celebrate the 90th Birthday of Fannie Mallory
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WHEREAS, Fannie Mallory, a proud native of Cincinnati and a devoted daughter of Rev. Melvin F. Hardin-a Methodist minister and entrepreneur-has lived a life of purpose, compassion, and service, nurturing generations of family, neighbors, and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, as the wife of the late William L. Mallory, Sr., longtime Ohio State Representative and Majority Floor Leader, and mother to six children, five of whom have been elected to public office. Mrs. Mallory has been both the cornerstone and the quiet force behind a legacy of civic leadership and public service in Cincinnati and beyond; and
WHEREAS, a trailblazer in urban education, Mrs. Mallory was one of the early champions of Montessori learning in Cincinnati’s inner city, taught adult literacy through the Mallory Learning Seeds program, and has remained a tireless advocate for lifelong learning, recently earning a certificate in interior design; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Mallory has been a dedicated political organizer and strategist for over seventy years. Working as a poll worker, phone banker, campaign treasurer, and creative force behind the enduring “Elect Mallory” brand, embodying grassroots democracy long before it was widely celebrated; and
WHEREAS, her love for history and culture has driven her volunteer work as a museum interpreter, her passion for historic preservation, and her global appreciation for the arts, including designing fashion, mentoring youth, and exploring cultural institutions around the world; and
WHEREAS, on the occasion of her 90th birthday, we honor Fannie Mallory not only for her extraordinary achievements but for her joyful spirit, her unwavering dedication to family and community, and her enduring role as a beloved matriarch, mentor, and model of civic grace;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: that we honor and celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Fannie Mallory wi...
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