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To honor and recognize the Toney Family as they celebrate their 25th Family Reunion on August 6-8, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
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WHEREAS, this family reunion was first held in August 1985 in Leeds, Alabama; and
WHEREAS, the reunion is held every two years for family members to become acquainted and learn about the Toney Family history; and
WHEREAS, the Toney Family consisted on 11 siblings, six brothers and five sisters with two still surviving: Aunt Mattie, 92, of Leeds, Alabama and Aunt Mildred, 89, of Cleveland, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the Toney Family was faith based and strongly believed in education. Members have left great legacies for the family to follow; and
WHEREAS, the Toney Family has maintained a long line of occupations which include, preachers, teachers, nurses, industrial workers and caregivers; and
WHEREAS, the Toney Family has chosen Columbus, Ohio for the celebration of their 25th Family Reunion; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize the Toney Family's 25th Family Reunion held on August 6-8, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.