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To honor and celebrate Camille Doughty Banner on her 70th birthday.
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WHEREAS, Camille Doughty was born to Ernest and Bertha Doughty in Columbus, Ohio where she received her education and shortly after began a lifelong passion of singing; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner started singing publicly at the early age of 10 with the Green Gospel Singers and would later become one of the youngest members of the adult choir at the Highway Church of God; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner's distinguished musical talent has led her to serve at several churches throughout Columbus and Michigan most notably Trinity Baptist Church, Mt Zion Missionary Baptist Church and Perfecting Church; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner has made numerous appearances on TV and Radio programs and worked with many choirs, groups and soloists locally and nationally throughout her musical career; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner's notable gift has endeared her as a local gospel and contemporary recording concert artist treasure in our community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner has worked with- Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, Rev. James Cleveland, Rev. Andre Crouch and Evangelist Shirley Caesar, just to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner distinguished career was recognized by Columbus State Community College in 2011 which she was bestowed the Columbus Gospel Legends Awards; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner worked for General Motors Corporation for over 28 years and served as Executive Administrator assisting Plant Superintendents and Executive Directors in the Service Operations Division in Columbus and the Detroit area; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Banner is also the proud mother of one son, Gary S. Banner, Jr. and the proud grandmother of four grandsons; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council honor and celebrates Camille Doughty Banner on her 70th birthday.