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To honor and celebrate Mrs. Vivian Jackson Anderson for her 42 years of distinguished service with The Ohio State University and the Ohio Department of Health.
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WHEREAS, Mrs. Vivian Jackson Anderson has selflessly dedicated her life to the cause of public service for the past 42 years, serving the residents of Columbus and Central Ohio as a faithful employee of The Ohio State University and the Ohio Department of Health; and
WHEREAS, Vivian has dedicated more than 20 years of her life pursuing her passion for helping African American babies live to celebrate their 1st birthday through her work with the Ohio Infant Mortality and Reduction Initiative (OIMRI) Program, renamed “Moms & Babies First,” - Ohio's Black Infant Vitality Program; and
WHEREAS, Vivian is a dynamic individual who effectively set an unparalleled standard of excellence which has come to be associated with The Ohio State University and the Ohio Department of Health - she’s been active in a number of professional/community organizations including: The Governor's Task Force on Minority Health; The Governor's Infant Mortality Task Force; The Ohio Community Health Workers Association; The Ohio Speech and Hearing Association; The Ohio Black Family Coalition and the National Council of Negro Women; and
WHEREAS, Vivian has had a distinguished career and has chosen to retire, however her legacy of devotion will serve as the example of excellence for others to follow; and
WHEREAS, Vivian’s commitment to service, dedication, excellence, and her ability to encourage and motivate by the power of her example is an inspiration to all who have the honor of knowing her; and
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council joins Vivian in celebrating April 30, 2018 as her final day of service - we also applaud the efforts of Vivian’s family, friends, co-workers and soul mate “Mac” Anderson who will be celebra...
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