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To Honor and Celebrate the Life of Patrick Kaufman and Extend Sincere Condolences to his Family and Friends on the Occasion of his Passing.
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WHEREAS, As a Franklinton resident since 2008, Patrick Kaufman was dedicated to serving his community in any and every way he could, including providing a variety of healthy food options to those in need through the multiple fruit and vegetable gardens he built and maintained through the organization he founded, Franklinton Farms; and
WHEREAS, Patrick also worked as a project coordinator for the food and wellness initiative at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, in addition to his leadership in Franklinton Farms, showing his tireless efforts to make the world a better place for future generations; and
WHEREAS, While serving in the Air Force, Patrick helped command a nuclear missile silo in North Dakota, and coming to terms with the responsibilities of this position ultimately inspired him to dedicate the rest of his life to improving the lives of others even after his melanoma diagnosis last November; and
WHEREAS, Though Patrick may have lost his battle with stage IV melanoma cancer, he continues to be remembered by family, friends, and all of those he so graciously served for his dedication, generosity, and kindness; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and celebrate the life of Patrick Kaufman and extend our sincerest condolences to his family and friends on the occasion of his passing.