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ORDINANCE N0. 91-133 PAGE 2 which he coached and managed at North Olmsted Park for 10 years. In 1989, after requests from his former team members, he reactivated his team for senior men's slow-pitch involving men 55 years of age and older. In 1990, Cliff Grady's team won the western suburban championship which was the culmination of competition among the western suburbs. Other than sports, Cliff Grady distinguished himself at St. Richard's Parish as an usher, was a veteran of World War II, where he earned the Bronze Star for Meritorious Services; he collected donations annually for hospital veterans; was a distinguished member of the Knights of Columbus; he was a life- time member of the Gilbert VFW Post 2533 where he donated hundreds of hours of volunteer work; he was a family man with six children, married to his wife, Ann, for 49 years and lastly, he lived a full and complete life, one that included never refusing to assist in a charitable event if requested to do so; always lending a helping hand; being an active person in his church and school and assuming civic responsibilities with dedication and spirit; and WHEREAS, this council wishes to remember Cliff Grady not only for his endeavors in the field of athletics but, wishes to dedicate Diamond No. 2 at North Olmsted Municipal Park to memorialize a man who made a practice out of giving of himself to his God, his country, his family and his fellow man all in the true spirit of competition that is exemplified in any athlete who pursues excellence and seeks perfection. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That this Council does hereby recognize all of the aforesaid accomplishes of Cliff Grady and, in recognition thereof, does hereby declare that baseball diamond #2, located in North Olmsted Municipal Park, be designated "Cliff Grady Field". SECTION 2: That the Director of Public Safety be and he is hereby ordered and directed to have a sign placed prominently on baseball diamond #2, located in North Olmsted Municipal Park, indicating "Cliff Grady Field" to memorialize his memory. SECTION 3: That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.