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To recognize the leadership and community work of KayMesha Knox as a recipient of The Ohio State University’s President’s Prize
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WHEREAS, The Ohio State University annually selects two graduating seniors as President’s Prize scholars for the boldness of their ideas, their capacity to champion change, and their commitment to the global community; and
WHEREAS, KayMesha Knox was awarded the first annual President’s Prize in recognition of her exceptional work in the classroom and her innovative ‘Steps to Success’ project aimed at making a positive impact for local students; and
WHEREAS, ‘Steps to Success’ will provide underserved students at East High School in Columbus with in-person mentorship, laptops, and wireless internet access that will help give them the resources they need to enroll in and complete a post-secondary education; and
WHEREAS, ‘Steps to Success’ will help Columbus City Schools achieve their goal of creating a learning environment which allows each student to reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is stronger thanks to the work of KayMesha Knox and the students she helps succeed through the ‘Steps to Success’ project; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize KayMesha Knox for receiving the President’s Prize from The Ohio State University and for her outstanding work in the community connecting Columbus students with the resources they need to obtain a post-secondary education.