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To Recognize and Celebrate Ida Williams on her retirement from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.
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WHEREAS, Ida Williams retired from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio after more than thirty years of dedicated and faithful service; and
WHEREAS, as a Match Support Specialist, Ida connected generations of mentors and mentees which have helped countless young people in Columbus as they achieve success in school, and improve their self-confidence; and
WHEREAS, during the 2022 Big Brothers Big Sisters Nation Conference, Ida received the Bob Grimm Brick Award recognizing her approach to family engagement assisting in finding food, housing, furniture; and
WHEREAS, Since 1933, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio has served over 4,782 children with a network of volunteers, donors and supporters come from all walks of life, all backgrounds and all corners of the area; and
WHEREAS, Ida Williams has supported thousands of kids and mentors during her years at Big Brothers Big Sisters with compassion, positivity, and dedication, helping mentees achieve their biggest possible futures; and
WHEREAS, Ida Williams on countless occasions went above and beyond the normal duties of a on Match Support Specialist during her career at Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Central Ohio. She has supported both mentors and mentees through family losses, help ensure mentees gain entry to college, had access to stable housing, and numerous other actions that helped to ensure the growth and development of youth in Central Ohio; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes and celebrates Ida Williams on her retirement from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio.