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To Recognize and Celebrate Rex Brown’s Work with Glass Axis and Congratulate him on his Retirement.
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WHEREAS, Rex Brown first began his commitment to service with serving our country as an officer in the United States Army for 24 years in the Finance Corps; and
WHEREAS, Rex Brown sought to further his lifelong passion for the visual arts by joining the Glass Axis studio as Treasurer and Board Member, and later becoming Executive Director in 2014; and
WHEREAS, Rex Brown was instrumental in key aspects of the success of Glass Axis, including the studio’s 2014 relocation to Franklinton, paying off past debts undertaken by the studio, and making investments in studio equipment and capital improvements to ensure the future success of the studio ; and
WHEREAS, Glass Axis has been a staple in the Central Ohio arts community since its foundation in 1987 by providing an artwork observation gallery and spaces for Central Ohio artists to learn and develop the craft of glassmaking; and
WHEREAS, Rex Brown is leaving behind a legacy of commitment and bringing joy to the Central Ohio visual arts community through his time as a Board Member, Treasurer, and Executive Director of the Glass Axis studio; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate Rex Brown and thanks him for his contributions to the arts community, Franklinton, the City of Columbus, and the populations that he serves.