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To Commemorate and Celebrate the Life of Mary Beittel and Extend Sincere Condolences to Her Family and Friends in the Occasion of Her Passing on August 19th, 2017
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WHEREAS, born June 8th, 1952, Mary Beittel, of the South Side of Columbus passed away on Saturday, August 19th at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, a deeply devoted member of her community, Mary, along with her husband Kent, created and operated The Open Shelter in Columbus where she invested countless amounts of time and energy to support the homeless in her community; and
WHEREAS, although the shelter moved locations several times, Mary continued to persevere, and The Open Shelter has thrived the past 34 years under her leadership, assisting many members of the homeless community in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, not only did Mary play a large role in the success of The Open Shelter, she also dedicated her time to the Broad Street United Methodist Church, serving as Treasurer for several years; and
WHEREAS, adored by her coworkers and clients, Mary, a woman of strong faith and a kind heart, will be remembered as a pillar of her community and a compassionate, caring leader. Her efforts continue to inspire her family and friends that she left behind as well as the citizens of Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the life of Mary Beittel and extend our sincere condolences to her family and friends in the event of her passing on August 19th, 2017.