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To Recognize and Congratulate Dale Cory for Receiving the 2017 Jefferson Award.
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WHEREAS, The Annual Jefferson Awards are presented by WBNS-10TV, Schoedinger Funeral and Cremation Services, and Lifeline of Ohio to recognize individuals who do extraordinary things in their community without expecting anything in return; and
WHEREAS, Dale Cory serves as an active volunteer and coordinator for the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church at Mill Run “Bed Brigade,” a dedicated group of citizens who build beds from scratch and provide mattresses, linens, and pillows, as well as Bibles, prayer, and hope to Columbus families in need; and
WHEREAS, Dale Cory began his service with the Bed Brigade to pursue his interest in carpentry and later developed a personal connection to the spirit of giving, love, and desire to serve his community; and
WHEREAS, under Dale Cory’s leadership, the program has grown from providing 80 beds in 2013 to 196 beds in 2016; and
WHEREAS, Dale Cory exemplifies commitment to improve life in his community, showing him to be a worthy recipient of the 2017 Jefferson Award; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate Dale Cory, the 2017 Jefferson Award recipient, on this 6th day of April 2017.