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File #: 0233X-2021    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 11/15/2021 In control: Dorans
On agenda: 11/22/2021 Final action: 11/24/2021
Title: To Recognize and Celebrate Ruby Brown as a 2021 Recipient of the Ohio State Legal Services Association Pro Bono Award.
Sponsors: Rob Dorans, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

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To Recognize and Celebrate Ruby Brown as a 2021 Recipient of the Ohio State Legal Services Association Pro Bono Award.

 

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WHEREAS, Ruby Brown is the recipient of the 2021 OSLSA Pro Bono Award in recognition of her work with the virtual advice clinics during COVID-19 pandemic; and

 

WHEREAS, Ruby earned her law degree from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, and

 

WHEREAS, Ruby began volunteering with the Legal Aid Society of Columbus during law school; and

 

WHEREAS, Ruby is an invaluable addition to the pro bono community of Columbus, positively impacts the lives of her clients, and contributes greatly to the operations of the Legal Aid Society of Columbus and Southeast Ohio Legal Services; and

 

WHEREAS, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus is led by a dedicated team of attorneys who are passionate about providing legal services to low-income individuals and it is an honor and a privilege to work with an organization that is committed to making the daily lives of Columbus residents better - an fact exemplified by the service of attorneys such as Ruby Brown; now, therefore

 

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

 

That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate Ruby Brown as the 2021 Recipient of Ohio State Legal Services Association Pro Bono Award.