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To honor and recognize Kimberly A. Blackwell on being named to the 2015 EBONY Power 100 list.
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Whereas, Kimberly A. Blackwell founded PMM Agency in 1999 and currently serves as its chief executive officer; and
Whereas, PMM Agency and Ms. Blackwell are recognized as national thought leaders in the field of brand management; and
Whereas, EBONY Magazine has sought to recognize those who lead, inspire and demonstrate, through their individual talents, the very best in Black America; and
Whereas, the 2015 EBONY Power 100 recognizes leading black Americans in the fields of art, entertainment, fashion, literature, journalism, academia, community service, business, pioneers in their respective fields, the unique contributions of black men, medicine and science, ongoing contributions to the advancement of civil rights, politics, religion, technology, and those who change the lives of black women and girls for the better; and
Whereas, this is a very prestigious international award given to individuals from far and wide for their contributions and the examples they provide black Americans; and
Whereas, Ms. Blackwell has built PMM Agency into a nationally known, proven and trusted marketing firm with few rivals, in addition to her civic responsibilities on numerous boards; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize Columbus’ own Kimberly A. Blackwell for her entrepreneurial excellence, her civic virtue, and we join EBONY Magazine and the entire world to celebrate this achievement.