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To Recognize the leadership and outreach of Columbus Young Professional Benjamin Buckner as the recipient of the Create Columbus Commission Visionary Award.
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WHEREAS, Mr. Buckner attended the University of South Alabama where he studied Sports Communication, and he received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Ohio Christian University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bucker is currently an Integrated Marketing Specialist at Radio One and an Account Executive for Interactive One. Previously, Mr. Buckner has served in a number of positions of leadership that include Director of Enrollment & Marketing Services at Valor Christian College; and as President and Director at the Westside Community Center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buckner is a commission member of the Create Columbus Commission, and is also an Advisory Board Member of the Gateway Film Center. He is also a Board Member of Intersect Ministries, Inc. and former Board member of the Columbus Urban League Young Professional; and
WHEREAS, Benjamin Buckner is a founding member of the I see U Foundation which hosts an annual Kick-Off To Education: Celebrity Flag Football Game & Back to School Supply Giveaway; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buckner’s work within the Columbus community has gone on to create educational opportunities for underprivileged youth. His leadership through his outreach and career serves as an example to his peers and youth for how to make lasting impacts on community through valuing the arts, culture, and education; and
WHEREAS, The Create Columbus Commission has unanimously chosen to honor Mr. Buckner as an outstanding Columbus Young Professional for his dedication to education and the betterment of the Columbus community through his work at Radio One and as leader in a number of different organizations; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby declare the distinguished, Benjamin Buckner, be praised and recognized for his...
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