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To honor and recognize Sara Neikirk for her ten years of dedicated service to Communities In Schools of Columbus, Ohio.
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WHEREAS, Ms. Neikirk has extensive experience and impact in the community working on behalf of children; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as Executive Director of FirstLink (formerly CALLVAC) and Director of Program Development for the YWCA and as a high school educator; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Neikirk has served on multiple community boards such as Habitat for Humanity, Homeless Families Foundation, COVA, Columbus Compact, Interfaith Hospitality Network and the United Way; and
WHEREAS, In 1998 she was appointed to the position of Executive Director of Communities In Schools of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, her commitment, vision and passion for children in need grew Communities In Schools from a grass-roots beginning into an agency that currently serves two school districts impacting over 10,000 children with opportunities to help them stay in school, graduate and prepare for life; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby applauds Sara Neikirk for her ten years of dedicated service and for her work to improve the lives of thousands of children in central Ohio.