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CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED
<br />*14W RESOLUTION NO. 95-08
<br />BY.• The Mayor and Entire Council
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<br />A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF
<br />PATRICIA D. BAHAS, COUNCILWOMAN AT LARGE IN THE CITY
<br />OF NORTH OLMSTED.
<br />WHEREAS, Patricia D. Bahas has distinguished herself in public service to her community; and
<br />WHEREAS, It is the desire of this Council to recognize and commend that public service by setting forth herein her
<br />outstanding achievements, personal abilities and strengths together wilh her public contriburions:
<br />-Patricia D. &rjurs, through her years nf wnrk as a public servant, has made a difference in the lives of all North Olmsted s
<br />citizens. Beginning with her tenure on the Nonh Olmsted School Board, where she was instrumental in the passage of a»ucch-
<br />needed school levy following the failure of the previous ten levies, Pat has always had the best interests of the citizens of North
<br />Obnsted in mind After her successful term on the school board, Pax decided to leave that position and become a substitute teacher
<br />in the same system she had previously administered. It would not be long before public life would again call. In 1980 Pat was
<br />appointed to the North Olmsted Chaner Review commission and 198.5 she was made its chairperson. Ever mindful of the safety
<br />and well-being of the Citizens of North Olmsted, Pat would nezt serve as chair of the Civil Service Commission- selecting vnly the
<br />best to protect and serve us ald. Lastly, since 1988, Pat has served as Councilwoman-at-large for the Ciry of North Olmsted,
<br />overseeing a period of prosperity and tremendous growth for our City.
<br />-This Cowicil does not deem it appropriate to simply honor Patricia D. Bnhas by viewing her historical record as a public
<br />servant because we recognize that a view of the "o„?`'icial record " only gives a partial picture of the woman we honor. A view of
<br />the "non public" Patricia Bahas gives us all a greas deal of insight into the compassionate, considerale and kind-heaned woman
<br />she is. -Patricia Bahas was born to Neva and Frostie Dilley on February 21, 1934.
<br />-Upon graduarion from Walnut Hills High School in Dayton, Ohio, Pat obtained her degree in Education from the University
<br />of Cincinnati. While studying there, Pat was blessed to cross paths with Gus Bahas, a man she would later call her husband.
<br />-Following Gus' graaluation from John Marshall, the couple moved to Euclid, Ohio and, in what is the greatest
<br />demonstration of love, Pat became a mother. She and Gus were blessed with four boys: Mark, Ted, Michael and Tommy.
<br />-Upon moving to North Olmsted, Pax volunteered her rime as the Horizon School, oftert taking an active role in fundraising
<br />efforts. Her continuing effons to help the children of our City, whether as a school board member, a teacher, or a volunteer at
<br />Horizon's serve as an example to us all.
<br />-Pat has had to deal with more adversity rhan any person should be made to endure, having lost her beloved Gus a1 a
<br />tragicadly early age and having lost her son, Tom, in accident while he wos serving his country in the Marine Corps. Ever mindful
<br />of the well being of the Citizens of North Olmsted and, especially, the children, Pat has overcome her personal loss and continued
<br />to serve her fellow citizens as only few before her have done.
<br />-Known fnr her ability to create cnnsensus where consensus wns see»ringly impossible, Pat has used her talents on numerous
<br />occasiorrs while serving as a member of the Public Safety, Health and We#bre Committee; the Public Parks and Building Committee;
<br />the Environmental Conrrol Committee, the Cable TV Advisory Comminee, the Recreation Commission, and the Intra-Governmental
<br />Relalions and Legislation Comminee, to name a few. Her mastery a1 keeping a level head when words began to fly, perhaps borne
<br />of years of dedication to children, has enabled our City to prosper in the years she has served its Citizens.
<br />-Pat has opened her home to Foreign Exchange Students, providing shelter and food to students from France, Brazil, and
<br />England.
<br />-Lastly, in perhaps whal best exemplifies Pat's concern and compassion for those around her,Pat has taken in children in
<br />need of a home. Through the C'ity's Human Resources Depamnent, Pat has graciousty opened her doors to children from troubled
<br />families, not only providing them with a warin place to live, but helping them through times when they were most in need of help.
<br />She has become the legal guardian of one of those children and she, as well as two other children, will be moving to Nonh Carolina
<br />with Pat and Flash. Her dedication to the cause of the citi.zens of North Olmsted, especially the children, serves as an example to
<br />us all.
<br />-lhis Council does wish Councilwbman Patricia D. Bnhas the best of luck wherever her travels take her. May she continue
<br />to enjoy the things she loves best, especialty spending time with her fnmily; may she continue to work on behaf of those around
<br />her, whether it be through volunteer service, service in a public capacity, or simpty being a mother and grundmother; lastly may
<br />she enter life in her new communiry with the knowledge that those le,ft behind in the community of North Olmsted are truly
<br />appreciative of her hard work and dedication.
<br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF
<br />CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO:
<br />SECTION 1: That the Council of the City of Nonh Olmsted personalty and collectively and on behalf of the Mayor and
<br />Administration and all residents of the Chy, honors the pubdic service of Patricia D. Bahas, and extends its debt of gratitude to her.
<br />SEGTION 2: Be it further resolved thcu this Resolution be spread in full upon the records of this Council and that the Clerk
<br />of Council is hereby directed to forward a duty authenticated and executed copy of this Resolution to Patricia D. Bahas.
<br />SECTION 3: That this resolution shall be in effect from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
<br />Passed: Januaryl7, 1995
<br />Attest: January 17, 1995,? ?
<br />Parbara L. Seman, Clerk o Council
<br />Approved.• January 17, 1995.
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<br />James D. Foehmer, President of- ouncil
<br />Mayor Edward Boyle
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