City of Columbus - File #: 046X-2004

• File #: 046X-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/20/2004
• In control: Tavares
• On agenda: 2/23/2004
• Final action: 2/25/2004
• Title: In honor of the life and the legacy of Reverend Jacob Ashburn, Jr.
• Sponsors: Charleta B. Tavares

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/25/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/24/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/23/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
2/23/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/20/2004	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Title

In honor of the life and the legacy of Reverend Jacob Ashburn, Jr.

Body

WHEREAS, Rev. Ashburn dedicated his life to preaching the gospel when he answered the call to serve as pastor of the Oakley Avenue Baptist Church in March of 1917; and  

WHEREAS, Rev. Ashburn will always be remembered as the preacher who "walked the streets of the Hilltop" and gave personal New Year greetings with his door-to-door visits; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Ashburn became one of the first African American's to serve in the Ohio State Legislature in 1945-1946 where he served on committees overseeing Education, Liquor Control, and Public Welfare; and

WHEREAS, Rev. Ashburn had a great love for all people and especially children and his ministry inspired many young people to develop their various talents and gifts so that they may become productive citizens and responsible members of the community; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby honor and pay tribute to the life and the legacy of Reverend Jacob Ashburn, Jr. on this 16^th day of February 2004.