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To Honor and Celebrate the Life of Pastor Eugene Brundige and Extend Our Sincere Condolences to His Family and Friends on the Occasion of His Passing on May 17th, 2017
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WHEREAS, Eugene Brundige was an ambitious individual, a man dedicated on reaching every member of the communities he served in. He consistently demanded that everyone, no matter their creed or background, be treated with the same compassion and respect; and
WHEREAS, born in Athens, Ohio, and a proud alumnus of Ohio University, Eugene never forgot his Southeast Ohio roots and how they shaped him; and
WHEREAS, Eugene remained conscientious of the hearts and needs of the community, valiantly leading the congregation of New Horizons United Methodist Church in Columbus and serving as the Vice President of the Greater Hilltop Shalom Zone; and
WHEREAS, Eugene fought for equality in the State of Ohio, constantly mediating and arbitrating on behalf of Ohioans from all walks of life as a board member and former chairperson of the Ohio State Employment Relations Board; and
WHEREAS, we pray that memories of Eugene Brundige will forever and always be with the State of Ohio, the City of Columbus, and the Hilltop neighborhood. He was a passionate, caring, and loving man 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 Pastor Eugene Brundige and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing, on May 17th, 2017.