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To Honor and Celebrate the Life of Dr. Patricia F.R. Cunningham II and Extend Our Sincere Condolences to Her Family and Friends on the Occasion of Her Passing, Thursday, February 2, 2017.
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WHEREAS, on Thursday, February 2, 2017 Dr. Patricia Cunningham II, affectionately known as Dr. Patty, peacefully passed away in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Patty was adored by her friends and family for her dedication to improving the lives of others through social change, engagement and justice; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Patty was a three-time graduate of The Ohio State University, having received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Women's Studies with a minor in Black Studies; a Masters Degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs; and, a doctoral degree in Cultural Foundations, she served as the Director for The Ohio State University Office of Student Life Social Change where she oversaw a number of community outreach programs, including Buckeye Civic Engagement Connection that involves projects in different neighborhoods in Columbus that have a high poverty rate, and the Buckeye REACH program that connects students to mentors in youth prison facilities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Patty was a tireless advocate and mentor for countless young men and women of all backgrounds, and despite the challenges of health, she inspired hope and vision in campus community, University District, countless communities across Columbus and the nation; and
WHEREAS, no one truly comprehends the loss that we feel or the sadness we are enduring, but we pray and that memories Dr. Patricia Cunningham II will forever and always be with our Columbus community. She was a honest, compassionate and strong woman of faith who made this world a better place; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does honor, recognize and celebrate the life of Dr. Patricia Cunningham II and extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends on the occasion of her pa...
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