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File #: 0205X-2017    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/24/2017 In control: Stinziano
On agenda: 7/31/2017 Final action: 8/3/2017
Title: To Recognize and Celebrate Andy Shafran for receiving the Therese Stern Khan and William V. Khan Young Leadership Award
Sponsors: Michael Stinziano, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Jaiza Page, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein

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To Recognize and Celebrate Andy Shafran for receiving the Therese Stern Khan and William V. Khan Young Leadership Award

 

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WHEREAS, Andy Shafran is receiving the Therese Stern Kahn & William V. Khan Young Leadership Award at the Jewish Federation of Columbus’ annual meeting on Friday, August 25th, 2017; and

 

WHEREAS, the Khan award gives recognition to young people of outstanding promise who have shown an active interest in and devotion to the Jewish Federation of Columbus, Jewish communal agencies and the general community of Columbus; and

 

WHEREAS, Andy has always been an active participant in the Jewish Community serving in NFTY and BBYO leadership roles and as Youth Advisor whilst growing up at the Temple Israel in Columbus; and

 

WHEREAS, Andy co-founded a Jewish social group and served on the Board of Hillel at OSU; and

 

WHEREAS, Andy served as both treasurer in 2007 and president from 2013-2015 of the Beth Tikvah Board of Trustees, leading the sanctuary expansion steering committee and partnership with the JCC; and

 

WHEREAS, Andy serves in leadership roles at Highlights focused on digital, toy licensing and international activities making positive contributions to the community; now, therefore

 

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

 

That this Council does herebyrecognize and celebrate Andy Shafran for receiving the Therese Stern Khan and William V. Khan Young Leadership Award on August 25th, 2017.