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To recognize and celebrate the retirement of Dr. Melvin V. Richardson, J.D., Department of Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity Manager on February, 28th 2015 after 21 years of dedicated service to the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Dr. Richardson is a graduate of Columbus's very own East High School, after earning his Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University, he then went on to Georgetown University where he earned his Juris Doctorate of Law degree; and
WHEREAS, having a career devoted to excellence, integrity, and service, Dr. Richardson was presented with two of The State of Ohio's top honors. In 1994 he was presented the Ohio Humanitarian Award by Governor George V. Voinovich for Outstanding Achievement in Affirmative Action, and in 2001 he was presented with the Ohio Equity and Awareness Award by Governor Bob Taft for his efforts to promote quality healthcare equally amongst Ohio's minority populations; and
WHEREAS, among many great accomplishments, Dr. Richardson has orchestrated and facilitated the annual City of Columbus Black History Month Celebration from 1995 through 2015; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Richardson has served as President of the Columbus Metropolitan Area Church Council; Commissioner and Chairman of the Near East Area Commission's Human Resource Committee; as well as a mentor for African American Youth, and volunteer for Columbus-founded I Know I Can, Inc. ; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council hereby recognize and celebrate the retirement of Dr. Melvin V. Richardson, J.D., Department of Human Resources, Equal Employment Opportunity Manager on February, 28th 2015.