Explanation
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To honor and recognize Cynthia Lee on her retirement and for her 31
years of service to the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
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WHEREAS, Cynthia Lee began her service with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department in October 1972; and,
WHEREAS, Cynthia has worked in a variety of roles with the department including Recreation Leader, Recreation Center Director, and Recreation Administrative Manager; and,
WHEREAS, In her many roles with the department, she has been responsible for teaching activities which included aerobics, gymnastics, arts and crafts, track and field, basketball, softball, modern dance, group games, table games and she was a certified boxing judge. She also was instrumental in developing the Cracker Jack "Children's Run for Fun" in conjunction with the Columbus Marathon which involved over 1100 participants. In addition, she administered the city-wide gymnastics committee and the cheer and dance committee; and,
WHEREAS, Cynthia created the "Kids Discover Fitness" which is now known as the "School's Out" Program for which she provides all registration, staff training and program implementation during Columbus Public Schools' Spring, Summer and Winter breaks; and,
WHEREAS, Cyntia has been the Recreation and Parks "Employee of the Month" three times throughout her career. In 1991, under her leadership the Recreation and Parks Department increased the previous year's donation goal to Operation Feed by 100 percent; and,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Cynthia Lee on her retirement and for her 31 years of service to the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That a copy of this resolution be presented to Cynthia Lee as a token of our esteem.