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To Recognize Will McKinney and Mike Bates for their Impact on the Youth of Columbus
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WHEREAS, Columbus Africentric Early College coaches Will McKinney and Mike Bates along with their families work in partnership with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to guide youth in the community; and
WHEREAS, through two decades of service in the classroom and on the court, they have positively impacted thousands of scholars and student athletes; and
WHEREAS, both Coach McKinney and Coach Bates have served the community of Columbus as examples of excellent educators, fathers, mentors, and Godly examples; and
WHEREAS, despite the challenges and obstacles over the last few decades in our education system, our community, and even the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic, Will and Mike have continued to show up to inspire, navigate, motivate, and educate others; and
WHEREAS, these men of excellence in 2024 continue to shape the success of our current and future leaders of Columbus and should be supported and honored for the patterns and foundations that they have laid;
WHEREAS, in October 2024 coaches Will McKinney and Mike Bates have been recognized by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for their outstanding impact on the community during the 4th Annual Rooted in Excellence Conference; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Coach Will McKinney and Coach Mike Bates for their Impact on the Youth of Columbus.