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D <br />2022-20 - INTRODUCED BY: Mayor Brenda T. Bodnar and Council as a Whole <br />A RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO LILLIAN "PATSY" MILLS <br />WHEREAS, Lillian ("Patsy") Mills has lived and worked in Mayfield Village for over 50 years, raising her three <br />sons Art, Ralph and Jimmy, while working as a real estate agent and owning a flower shop; and <br />WHEREAS, in 1985, Patsy was elected as the Council Representative for Ward 2. For more than 36 years, <br />Patsy has served on Mayfield Village Council and, during her tenure, served as Council President and the Chair <br />of every Council Committee; and <br />WHEREAS, Patsy has dedicated her life to Village government and leadership, guiding the Councils and <br />Administrations under which she served, sharing her vast knowledge, and encouraging everyone to use their <br />talents in the hopes of preparing the individuals to be the leaders of tomorrow; and <br />WHEREAS, throughout the years, Patsy has gone beyond the call of duty, serving as a Founding Member of <br />e Garden Club, and a long -serving member and officer of the Mayfield Women's Club and Mayfield Township <br />istorical Society, where she served as a docent giving tours to those who visit the Bennett VanCuren Historical <br />House. Patsy has had great influence on countless Village special events, always volunteering to help with <br />planning, setup and working the event; and <br />WHEREAS, Mayfield Village has benefitted from Patsy's many contributions, including her research at the <br />Mayfield Union Cemetery using ground -penetrating radar to determine exactly how many graves were there and <br />her service on the Records Commission to preserve records vital to documenting governmental activities. Her <br />belief in the importance of this service was exhibited by her attendance at many seminars to keep up with <br />guidelines, rules and laws of the State of Ohio, and even more volunteering at Mayfield Village's annual Shred <br />Day; and <br />WHEREAS, Patsy is known as the go -to person for historical information. She speaks with a sparkle in her eyes <br />and a smile on her face, as she tells stories of the past. Many refer to Patsy as a true history buff, a walking <br />history book, or an encyclopedia; and <br />WHEREAS, Patsy's most common question is, "What can I do for you?" Recently, Patsy was presented with a <br />Mayor's Proclamation in celebration of her 901h birthday. Patsy's humble response was, "Thank you very much. <br />I didn't know I did all that. It's a good way to start the next 90 years." <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO, THAT: <br />Lillian "Patsy" Mills be and is hereby recognized and congratulated for <br />her many years of dedicated and exceptional service to Mayfield Village. <br />On behalf of Mayor Bodnar, her fellow Council members, Department Heads, <br />staff and residents, we wish her many years of good health and happiness. <br />Every community should have a Patsy Mills. We are fortunate she is ours. <br />SECTION 1. The Village of Mayfield, its Mayor, Council, residents, employers, employees and officials wish <br />to thank Lillian "Patsy" Mills for her many years of dedicated and tireless service. <br />ce SECTION 2. The Council finds and determines that all formal actions of the Council relating to the adoption <br />of this Resolution have been taken at open meetings of this Council; and that deliberations of this Council and of its <br />