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To Recognize and Honor John Robinson, owner of Johnny Velo Bikes, LLC, as the 2019 Celebrate Clintonville’s Business Person of the Year
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WHEREAS, John Robinson, owner of Johnny Velo Bikes, LLC, is being honored on Thursday, February 28th by the Clintonville Area Chamber of Commerce for his work in Clintonville. Since opening Johnny Velo Bikes, LLC in 2018, he has hit the ground running; and
WHEREAS, John organized multiple Clintonville Community bike rides and tours, which visit local businesses and highlight historical and significant points of interest in the community; and
WHEREAS, John is a Leukemia survivor who actively advocates for cancer research and outreach programs, while volunteering his time and facility for related fundraising activities. He has raised thousands of dollars through his commitment to the annual Pelotonia fundraising event to support cancer research; and
WHEREAS, John sponsored and volunteered at the 2018 Columbus Cranksgiving event, which was a Clintonville area bike ride to gather food for those in need; and
WHEREAS, John continues to work toward Clintonville becoming an even more bike-friendly community, helping the Neighborhood Bikeway development, and raising money and awareness for cancer research. We thank John Robinson for his philanthropic work and dedication to our beloved Clintonville community; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and honor John Robinson for his contributions to Clintonville and to the City of Columbus.