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To honor and recognize Joyce Hughes for her leadership and service as president of the Weinland Park Community Civic Association.
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WHEREAS, Joyce Hughes, a very familiar face in Weinland Park politics will soon return to "civilian life." Term limits are calling for Joyce Hughes to retire after seven years of tireless service as president of the Weinland Park Community Civic Association; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hughes is a lifelong Weinland Park neighborhood resident and has worked tirelessly to help revitalize the area; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hughes has been deeply involved with the Weinland Park Plan - a program to improve and enhance the quality of life for current and future residents within the Weinland Park neighborhood - since it was launched in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hughes watched the Columbus Coated Fabrics Factory expand across the lots where her neighbors' homes used to stand; and this month she will, in turn, proudly attend the groundbreaking of Grant Park, the future home of many new neighbors, built on the site where the factory once stood; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Hughes' service to the city continues as a University Area Commission Commissioner; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby honor and recognize Joyce Hughes for her service and leadership as president of the Weinland Park Community Civic Association.