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Columbus City Council extends sincere condolences to the family of the late Herbert Holliman on this sorrowful occasion of his passing.
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Herbert Holliman was a committed advocate and activist in the Columbus community for over 50 years. He was a courageous man who frequently spoke at the Columbus School Board and Columbus City Council meetings. He served as: Driving Park Commissioner, Reeb-Hosack Planning Committee member and chairperson, local NAACP membership chairperson, long-time volunteer at the South Side Settlement House, grandparent volunteer at Siebert Elementary and Stewart Alternative Schools.
Mr. Holliman was a dedicated member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served the Lord with truth and gladness. He was the recipient of the 2000 Jefferson Award for Community Service, and the first recipient of the Tiger Woods Foundation Sharing and Caring Award.
Mr Holliman had a long and distinguished career as a retired United States postal clerk and Army veteran of World War II.
Herbert Holliman will be sorely missed.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:That this Council does hereby pay tribute to the memory of a truly honorable man, Herbert Holliman.