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To honor Bernadine Hunter for her committed service to the citizens of Columbus and celebrate her retirement from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County.
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WHEREAS, Bernadine Hunter has served the City of Columbus by being a highly valued Vice President of Human Resources for the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board; and
WHEREAS, Bernadine Hunter has served the ADAMH Board with distinction for nearly 28 years; and
WHEREAS, Bernadine Hunter has provided the highest quality Human Resources services to our residents by representing ADAMH with the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR); and
WHEREAS, Bernadine is certified in Mediation and Arbitration through the Capital Law School Center for Dispute Resolution; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hunter is a long-time member of Higher Ground Always Abounding Church where she serves in several capacities, including President of the Women's Board; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hunter is the author of "No More Chains: Breaking Patterns of Addictive Behavior," a book that empowers women to move beyond past failures to overcome behaviors that keep them from their destiny; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we honor Bernadine Hunter for her committed service to the citizens of Columbus and celebrate her retirement from the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board of Franklin County.