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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the Hardlines Design Company, founded in Columbus, Ohio for their 25 years of service to the Columbus and surrounding communities.
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WHEREAS, Hardlines Design Company was founded by Ohio State University Graduates Charissa Durst and Don Durst in 1990 and specializes in cultural resource management and the rehabilitation of historic buildings; and
WHEREAS, Hardlines Design Company has a unique team of architects, historians, and archaeologist who have completed projects both locally and across the country; and
WHEREAS, being a local, state, and nationally awarded company, Hardlines Design Company has completed projects for federal agencies, state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, Hardlines Design Company has assisted with renovations to Columbus City Hall, Stewart Elementary School, and the Lincoln Theatre; which received awards from the Ohio Historic Preservation Office, Heritage Ohio, and the Columbus Landmarks Foundation; and
WHEREAS, doing its part to protect our environment, Hardlines Design Company participates in "Green" practices both internally and externally and is a member of the City of Columbus GreenSpot program; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
To honor, recognize, and celebrate the Hardlines Design Company for their 25 years of service to the Columbus and surrounding communities and being another reason why Columbus is the best place to live, work, raise a family, and appreciate our architectural history.