Explanation
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Title
To recognize and commend the Plank Family and the Cafe on Parsons Avenue that bears their name.
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WHEREAS, in 1941 Walter Plank became the owner of a cafe located at 743 Parsons Avenue at the corner of Sycamore and Parsons, and
WHEREAS, over the decades Plank's Cafe has become the home for sporting event crowds, business meetings as well as more than a few fundraisers for political incumbents and aspirants, and
WHEREAS, known for the friendliest employees in the neighborhood as well as serving the 'best' pizza in town, Plank's Cafe has become one of the icons of Parsons Avenue, and
WHEREAS, Walter Plank supported the creation of the Schumacher Place Civic Association and was a life long friend of Ohio State University athletics, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognizes and commends Walter Plank and the Plank family for the cafe that bears their name for over 60 years of service to the community and wish them well in the years ahead.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to the Plank Family.