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To honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Carolyn Berkley and to extend our sincerest condolences to her family and friends.
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WHEREAS, Carolyn Berkley was the founder of A Plus Arts Academy, a middle and high school dedicated to promote creativity and passion for the arts, while maintaining excellence in core academic areas; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Berkley’s passion for education and service showed in her leadership in the school and community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Berkley dedicated her life to the future, investing her time and resources to provide opportunities for her students to succeed; and
WHEREAS, The A Plus Arts Academy has been recognized by the state of Ohio Department of Education with an “Excellent” rating, as it succeeds in its mission to develop well rounded lifelong learners; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Berkley was a steward of so many dreams and aspirations during her life and will be remembered for her “what can I do” approach to education; and
WHEREAS, She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Carolyn Berkley and extends our sincerest condolences to her family and friends.