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DocuSign Envelope ID: 8DCB8AEC-F51 F-457F-AEB4-5612600EA2B0 - RESOLUTION 2023-40 BY: Baker, Litten, Marx, Rader, Shachner A Resolution to posthumously honor Chase Avenue resident Coletta Graham and to express condolences to her family, friends, and the many who have been touched by her determined and passionate spirit. WHEREAS, through her decades of political, civic, and community involvement, Coletta Graham developed a well -deserved reputation as a concerned citizen and one of Lakewood's most engaged and active residents; and, WHEREAS, unafraid to speak her mind and fully willing to exercise her rights to participate in the democratic process, Coletta Graham voiced her positions on civic matters by tirelessly penning letters to the editor, running for public office multiple times, and regularly delivering public comment at city hall meetings well into her seventies; and, WHEREAS, by consistently holding her city's elected officials to the highest standards over many years, Coletta Graham undoubtedly improved the quality of local decision -leaking; and, WHEREAS, by speaking up and speaking out, Coletta Graham represented friends and neighbors who were unable or unwilling to do so for themselves, demanding action on everyday hatters affecting Lakewoodites ranging from speeding, potholes, safety, use of public assets and tax dollars, and many other quality of life issues; and, WHEREAS, whatever point of view one may have held on a given issue, Coletta Graham's extraordinary attentiveness to and participation in civic and political life are to be applauded and upheld as an example for other citizens to emulate; and, WHEREAS, Coletta Graham's deep involvement in Lakewood's civic and governmental process provides another example of the long tradition of confident and vocal female leaders influencing public policy and practice in Lakewood; and WHEREAS, the legacy of Coletta Graham's fiery spirit, and loyalty and service to her family, friends, church, and community will forever be remembered by those who knew and loved her; Now, therefore: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That this Council hereby expresses condolences to Mr. Edward Graham, Coletta's husband of 52 years; her five children Bridget, Maryann, Michael, Nora, and Edward and her eight grandchildren in whom she delighted. Section 2. That this Council hereby expresses its gratitude for and acknowledges the important legacy of Coletta Graham's political and civic engagement at Lakewood City Hall.