Title
To recognize and celebrate the retirement of Jo Anne St. Clair, Department of Neighborhoods, Manager of the South Side Pride Center, on January 31, 2017
Body
WHEREAS, in October 2000, Jo Anne St. Clair began working for the City of Columbus as Trade & Development Program Manager. Jo Anne was assigned to the Neighborhood and Agency component of Housing and Community Services where she administered various service programs; and
WHEREAS, the South Side Pride Center opened July 1, 2002. Jo Anne has been the Pride Center Manager since it opened. Jo Anne has made many friends in her department and throughout the city; and
WHEREAS, Jo Anne always displayed enthusiasm with both her neighborhood work, and her work with Keep Columbus Beautiful for the past 15 years, where she has been an integral part of the Plant Pride on Parsons Avenue. She has been a true champion for the community; and
WHEREAS, Jo Anne received a Parsons Avenue Merchants Award in 2016 where she has been active with the Plant Pride on Parsons flower and has sponsored 3. Jo Anne is loved by the South Side community and her presence will truly be missed. Jo Anne is deserving of recognition for faithful service to the citizens of Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby recognize and celebrate the retirement of Jo Anne St. Clair, Department of Neighborhoods, Manager of the South Side Pride Center, on January 31, 2017