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To recognize Carol Maddox for 15 years of service to the annual East Columbus Community Thanksgiving Dinner
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WHEREAS, Carol Maddox is a pillar of the Saint Thomas Church Community. Nearly 18 years ago, Carol and Saint Thomas conducted a meeting to discuss the needs of the community and the East Columbus Community Thanksgiving dinner was born; and
WHEREAS, The community dinner began with only a few people who resided within the neighborhood and those who attended Saint Thomas Church. However, within just five years the dinner outgrew the church basement. Eventually, the dinner was moved to Krumm Park Recreation Center; and
WHEREAS, Through the assistance of Ms. Carol Maddox the annual dinner has grown even larger, now feeding over five hundred people the weekend before Thanksgiving. She has been instrumental to the success of the highly anticipated community event, for the past 15 years; and
WHEREAS, Carol is involved in the BREAD organization, she heads the Saint Thomas Worship Committee, she is a member of the choir, and the Saint Thomas Women’s Prayer group; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby commend Ms. Carol Maddox for her service and dedication to the city of Columbus.