Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION

No.



WHEREAS, George W. Ford, Columbus businessman and civic leader, recently

received the Jim Woodruff, Jr. Memorial Award;



WHEREAS, the Award is sponsored by the Greater Chamber of Commerce and was

given at the Chamber's annual banquet on January 28, 2003;



WHEREAS, Mr. Ford is the first black businessman to receive this prestigious

honor;



WHEREAS, Mr. Ford was born and raised in Columbus, founded Progressive Funeral

Home in 1952 and has served on the boards of AFLAC, Inc. and Columbus Bank and

Trust Company;



WHEREAS, at the award ceremony, he was praised for his civic-minded leadership

and many contributions to the Columbus community.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:



We hereby commend and congratulate George W. Ford upon his receipt of the Jim

Woodruff, Jr. Memorial Award. His contributions to our community serve as a

shining example to all Columbus citizens. Let a copy of this resolution be

forwarded to Mr. George W. Ford.

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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the

4th day of February , 2003, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote

of ______ members of said Council.







Councilor Allen voting ___________________.

Councilor Anthony voting__________________.

Councilor Davis voting____________________.

Councilor Henderson voting________________.

Councilor Hunter voting___________________.

Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.

Councilor Rodgers voting__________________.

Councilor Suber voting____________________.

Councilor Pugh voting_____________________.

Councilor Woodson voting__________________.















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TINY B. WASHINGTON ROBERT S. POYDASHEFF

CLERK MAYOR