City of Columbus - File #: 0216X-2013

• File #: 0216X-2013
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/20/2013
• In control: Tyson
• On agenda: 9/30/2013
• Final action: 10/1/2013
• Title: To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Goodwill’s Extraordinary People Awards which honors the contributions of the disabled in our community.
• Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Hearcel Craig, Zach M. Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle M. Mills, Eileen Paley, Andrew Ginther

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/1/2013	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/1/2013	1	MAYOR	Signed
9/30/2013	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/30/2013	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To celebrate the 25^th anniversary of Goodwill's Extraordinary People Awards which honors the contributions of the disabled in our community.

Body

WHEREAS, Goodwill Columbus has been serving the central Ohio community since 1939, building independence, quality of life and work opportunities for individuals with disabilities and other barriers; and

WHEREAS, each year Goodwill Columbus provides 1.2 million hours of service to its participants with disabilities and other barriers through training, job placement programs and work programs for individuals with developmental disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Goodwill works so that all individuals with disabilities and other barriers are embraced as valued and dignified members of our community; and

WHEREAS, The Extraordinary People Award, now in its 25^th year, is given to an individuals with disabilities or other barriers, who has participated in one of the mission-driven programs of Goodwill Columbus; and

WHEREAS, each award honorees have inspired and set an example for individuals with disabilities and other barriers who are beginning their own journeys to build independence, quality of life and work opportunities with the help of Goodwill; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this council does hereby recognize the 25^th anniversary of Goodwill's Extraordinary People Award and celebrates the unique contributions of the unyielding spirit, overcoming life's obstacles with a perseverance that represents the very heart of Goodwill Columbus of each recipient.