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To recognize Lisa Boggs’ 100th Lunch Time Clean-up of Sullivant Avenue and celebrate her as a leader of the Hilltop Neighborhood
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WHEREAS, Lisa Boggs has lived, cared, and advocated for the Westside and the Hilltop Neighborhood for over 20 years; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Boggs responded to the litter issue by organizing her neighbors, building a strong community network of volunteers, and getting people organized to do their part in the community that they all call home; and
WHEREAS, with the success of the South Central Hilltop Spring Cleanup and on-going neighborhood cleanups, Ms. Boggs began the Lunch Time Cleanup of Sullivant Avenue; and
WHEREAS, The Lunch Time Cleanup of Sullivant Avenue has brought together neighbors, community leaders and city staff to focus on beautifying Sullivant Avenue; and
WHEREAS, through her organizing, Ms. Boggs has cleaned up thousands of pounds of litter through her Lunch Time Clean-ups, the South Central Hilltop Spring Cleanup, and other community events; and
WHEREAS, she is a tireless advocate who won’t rest until the dream of a clean Hilltop is achieved and she is going to bring as many individuals into that dream to make it happen; and
WHEREAS, while Ms. Boggs never asks for this honor, her dedicated years of volunteering, community pride, and successful cleanups have helped transform the Hilltop in more ways than one. She is extremely deserving of this resolution and all previous resolutions, certificates and honors that highlight her continued efforts; and
WHEREAS, this City Council is grateful for advocates like Ms. Boggs and encourage other residents to follow in Ms. Boggs footsteps; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Lisa Boggs’ 100th Lunch Time Clean-up of Sullivant Avenue and celebrate her as a leader of the Hilltop Neighborhood