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File #: 0118X-2018    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/12/2018 In control: Stinziano
On agenda: 4/16/2018 Final action: 4/18/2018
Title: To Honor and Celebrate the Life of Stev Guyer and Extend Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends on the Occasion of his Passing on Thursday, March 29th, 2018.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Jaiza Page, Emmanuel V. Remy, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

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To Honor and Celebrate the Life of Stev Guyer and Extend Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends on the Occasion of his Passing on Thursday, March 29th, 2018.

 

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WHEREAS, Born in Georgia, Stev Guyer was never known for taking the conventional route; after six months of college, Stev dropped out of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1972 to pursue his passion for music and perform full-time with his band; in 1978 he moved to Columbus, and, in 1989, he co-founded Shadowbox Live, a theater group; and

 

WHEREAS, As Shadowbox Live grew in size and had an increasingly large annual budget, Stev also diversified the types of performances produced by the group, ranging from rock operas to sketch comedies; he played an integral role in the day-to-day functions of the troupe; and

 

WHEREAS, Unfortunately, Stev was diagnosed with cancer and stepped away from his role as CEO and President months before passing, but his spirit will continue to inspire future creative endeavors of the troupe and his creative pursuits will shine through all future performances; and

 

WHEREAS, He is remembered by coworkers as passionate and incredibly talented and will continue to serve as an inspiration for Columbus’s art community; his family and friends will never forget his creativity, kindness, and unique personality; now, therefore

 

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

 

That this Council does hereby honor and celebrate the life of Stev Guyer and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing on March 29th, 2018.