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To recognize and honor Mr. Jerry Cohen for generosity in establishing The Jerry Cohen Memorial Camp Fund.
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WHEREAS, For more 41 years, Central Ohio Diabetes has helped children and adults with diabetes overcome obstacles and provide information and support services in the prevention and control of diabetes; and
WHEREAS, The vision of Central Ohio Diabetes is to strengthen and build our capacity to provide programs and services to meet the growing needs of people with diabetes; and
WHEREAS, Financial contributions from individuals are essential, making it possible for Central Ohio Diabetes to provide critical services; and
WHEREAS, The generosity of Jerry Cohen through financial support and board leadership over the past 25 years, having served as President and Medical Advisory Committee Chair, and having recently established the Jerry Cohen Memorial Camp Fund through financial support from family and friends, has greatly expanded the benefits available to children with diabetes by providing the resources necessary to provide programs and services directly related to Camp Hamwi; and
WHEREAS, This newly created Fund will enable Central Ohio Diabetes Association to better utilize its resources to fund continued camping services for children with diabetes; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby honor Mr. Jerry Cohen for his generosity in establishing the Jerry Cohen Memorial Camp Fund. We appreciate his and the Cohen Family's invaluable leadership, commitment, and pace-setting support toward ensuring great camping experiences for all children with diabetes.