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File #: 0282X-2016    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/18/2016 In control: Stinziano
On agenda: 11/21/2016 Final action: 11/23/2016
Title: To Recognize the leadership and outreach of Columbus Young Professional Robert Bickis Jr. as the recipient of the Create Columbus Commission Visionary Award.
Sponsors: Michael Stinziano, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Jaiza Page, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein
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To Recognize the leadership and outreach of Columbus Young Professional Robert Bickis Jr. as the recipient of the Create Columbus Commission Visionary Award.

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WHEREAS, Mr. Bickis is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he studied Physics and Mathematics. He also studied at Western State College; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bickis worked as a Property Portfolio Manager at his family’s business before becoming the owner of Resource Real Estate. Most recently, Robert has Co-founded MoveDowntownColumbus.com, acting as a broker and realtor; and

WHEREAS, Robert Bickis serves on the Grants Committee of the Create Columbus Commission, and has served as a Board of Trustees Member for both the Greater Columbus Arts Council and The Exchange Urban Lofts Homeowners Association. He is currently the Business Membership Committee chair for the Downtown Resident’s Association of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Bickis’ business initiatives and community leadership have helped him to create an authentic living experience for citizens of Columbus. His focus on the arts and culture of Columbus fosters a sense of growth with an emphasis on quality and variety. His outreach as well as his business endeavors leads him toward educating people about Columbus and the issues, people, and culture that makes Columbus a great city; and

WHEREAS, The Create Columbus Commission has unanimously chosen to honor Mr. Bickis as an outstanding Columbus Young Professional for his dedication to the growth and wellbeing of the Columbus community through his leadership in creating space for education and appreciation of culture and art, as well as through his business where he provides organic, quality living experiences for citizens; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby declare the distinguished, Robert Bickis Jr. , be praised and recognized for dedication to the Columbus community through both his outreach in many diffe...

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