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To Recognize and Celebrate Antonia M. Carroll, in Honor of Her 33 Years of Distinguished Service with the Franklin County Office of Aging.
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WHEREAS, Antonia, affectionately known as Toni, earned her Master’s Degree at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University, committing her post-graduate life to serving the elderly; and
WHEREAS, as director, Toni assisted in the passage of significant legislation, including senior service levies that increased access to various services and programs for the elderly; and
WHEREAS, in partnership with The Ohio State University and Columbus State Community College, Toni worked towards expanding public policy curriculum to include topics related to the aging community; and
WHEREAS, Toni has committed much of her time to assisting minority populations within the elderly community; she constructed initiatives supporting seniors in the immigrant and LGBT communities and recently began serving on the board of the Isabelle Ridgway Foundation, an organization that supports African-American elderly citizens in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, since her appointment to Director of the Franklin County Office of Aging, Toni has received multiple awards for her work in assisting the elderly population; her contributions to the office will continue to positively impact the elderly community after her retirement; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate Antonia M. Carroll’s 33 years of distinguished service with the Franklin County Office of Aging and thank her for her continued commitment to the aging community in Columbus.