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File #: 0321X-2018    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/18/2018 In control: Hardin
On agenda: 10/22/2018 Final action: 10/24/2018
Title: To Commemorate the Achievements of Aslyne Rodriguez and Recognize her for Receiving this Quarter’s Create Columbus Visionary Award.
Sponsors: Shannon G. Hardin, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Jaiza Page, Emmanuel V. Remy, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson

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To Commemorate the Achievements of Aslyne Rodriguez and Recognize her for Receiving this Quarter’s Create Columbus Visionary Award.

 

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WHEREAS, Aslyne is a resident of Columbus and embodies the spirit of innovation and action that this community wants to see in young professionals; and

 

 

WHEREAS, Aslyne Rodriguez is the co-founder and CEO of EmpowerBus, which supports social mobility by providing transportation to and from employment, education, and healthcare opportunities; and

 

WHEREAS, Aslyne previously served as Chief Operating Officer of Women for Economic Leadership and Development and Co-Executive Director of After-School All-Stars, an after-school program supporting at-risk youth; and

 

WHEREAS, Aslyne is a mentor for the Latina Mentoring Academy which promotes the development of Latina talent through strategic collaborations and partnerships; and

 

WHEREAS, Aslyne is a dedicated young leader committed to increasing opportunities for underserved and underrepresented citizens of Columbus through transportation, education, and engagement; now therefore

 

 

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

 

That this Council hereby commemorates the achievements of Aslyne Rodriguez and commends her on Winning the Create Columbus Visionary Award.