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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mr. William B. Conner Jr. and to extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, Friday, October 28, 2016.
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WHEREAS, Mr. William B. Conner Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, October 28, 2016 surrounded by family and some of his dearest friends; and
WHEREAS, Bill was born on Monday, June 9, 1952 in West Palm Beach, Florida, to William B. Conner, Sr. and Glenola Corman-Conner; and
WHEREAS, Bill has been described by friends and family as being tremendously passionate about the arts - in fact Bill has served as CAPA's president since 2002 and under his guidance and supervision, CAPA has solidified itself as a staple among the arts community in Central Ohio, and as an exemplary model for other performing arts organizations around the country; and
WHEREAS, Bill's committed passion for the arts and his community will always be remember throughout the hearts and minds of those who were fortunate enough to know him, and those who have been touched in some form by his great work; and
WHEREAS, Bill believed in using the power of theatre to enlighten, enhance, and enrich his community; and
WHEREAS, Bill’s talent and presence will not only be missed in the arts community but the City of Columbus as a whole; and
WHEREAS, Bill counted his family as his proudest achievement - Bill is survived by his loving wife, Karen; children, Ben and Emily Conner; and countless friends; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mr. William B. Conner Jr., and extends our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing Friday, October 28, 2016.