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To recognize Roderick Q. Blount, Jr., Illustrious Potentate of Alla Baba Temple #53, as a 2018 honoree of the Potentate’s Charity Ball
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WHEREAS, Roderick “Rodney” Q. Blount, Jr. is a native of Columbus, Ohio and he is an educator in Columbus and Bexley City Schools. Rodrick received two Bachelor of Arts degrees in History and Political Science from Ball State University; and
WHEREAS, Roderick is a Contributing Editor for the Columbus African American News Journal. He has also been featured in several newspapers for his book on the history of African Americans in Greene County, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Roderick Blount has served the Prince Hall Masonic family in the following positions: Samaritan Lodge #117 (Worshipful Master 2010-2013), Cory Adams Lodge of Research #126 (Charter member and Senior Warden), MWPHGLOH (Asst. Grand Secretary, Asst. Grand Historian, Third District Youth Supervisor); and
WHEREAS, Roderick was elected as the Illustrious Potentate of Alla Baba Temple #53 in December 2017 and will be honored at a Potentate’s Charity Ball on June 23, 2018 in Columbus, OH; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Roderick Q. Blount, Jr. on his dedication to serving the community and on receiving this distinct honor.