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To Recognize and Congratulate Lindsay Roberts for receiving the 2016 Donald R. Hallman LGBT Veterans Recognition Award
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WHEREAS, Lindsay Roberts is a 6 year Veteran of the Ohio National Guard; and
WHEREAS, The tragic events of 9/11 inspired Lindsay to serve her country. During her tour of duty she was part of the disaster relief effort for Hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS, Because of the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy of the United States Military, Lindsay had to keep her relationship with her long-time partner, Laura, a secret for many years; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, the military’s Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy became too much for Lindsay to bear and she was voluntarily discharged. She currently works with the VA as a social worker, where she can serve fellow veterans and her country; and
WHEREAS, Lindsay and Laura married in 2016 and have two sons together; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby express its appreciation for Lindsay Roberts for her service to her country and the LGBTQ community in Columbus. This Council does hereby congratulate her on receiving the 2016 Donald R. Hallman LGBT Veterans Recognition Award from Stonewall Columbus.