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To honor, recognize and celebrate Anamaría Perales-Lang, the 2015 “Alma de la Comunidad” awardee.
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WHEREAS, The Ohio Commission on Hispanic/Latino Affairs’ staff and Board Members work throughout the year to identify astonishing Hispanic/Latino leaders from across our state; and
WHEREAS, Anamaría Perales-Lang, a graduate of the University of Texas, El Paso, a charismatic and engaging community leader here in Columbus, is the only 3rd recipient of this “Soul of the Community” Award; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Perales-Lang has channeled her mother, a PTO Lifetime Achievement awardee, through her strong advocacy and support of the diverse communities in our city; and
WHEREAS, She has been a “volunteer queen”, spending years supporting groups like the Girl Scouts, multiple faith and scholastic groups and served as the President of the Highland West PTO, and
WHEREAS, Ms. Perales-Lang, is both Founder and Past President of Damas Latinas, an Hispanic/Latino organization focused on education and educational scholarships; and
WHEREAS, She is the Midwest Regional Director at Belle Harbor Communities and known for her ability to “flip” struggling properties transforming them into thriving communities and;
WHEREAS, the hard work and advocacy she has brought to the city has contributed to our efforts to make Columbus the best place to live, work and raise a family; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the 2015 “Alma de la Comunidad” award recipient, Ms. Anamaría Perales-Lang.