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In Memory of Rev. Phale D. Hale.
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Columbus City Council extends its sincere condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Phale D. Hale on the occasion of his passing.
An active member of the Columbus community since his arrival in Columbus in 1950, Rev. Hale served as pastor of Union Grove Baptist Church, State Representative, president of the Columbus Chapter of the NAACP, chairman of the Ohio Civil Rights Commission, and Coordinator for the Clergy for the Black Elected Officials of Ohio, among many other affiliations and honors.
A proponent of black equality and progress, Rev. Hale built a relationship with the King family, becoming friends with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, keeping a bedroom in his home for the famed civil-rights leader's visits to Columbus.
A community leader known for his integrity, respect, and caring, Rev. Hale leaves a legacy of passion for individuals young and old, and a dedication to the East Side of Columbus.
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Columbus:
That this Council does hereby pay tribute to the memory of Rev. Phale D. Hale.