CLEVELAND CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCE
For
Council members Tony Brancatelli, Kenneth L. Johnson,
Patricia J. Britt and Jay Westbrook
By Council members Brady, Cimperman, Cleveland, Coats,
Conwell, Cummins, Dolan, Kelley, Lewis, Pierce Scott,
Polensek, Reed, Santiago, Sweeney, Turner, White, Zone.
WHEREAS, this Council is extremely saddened to learn of the
passing of one Cleveland’s most distinguished citizens, Reid
M. Robbins, who went to his eternal rest and reward on
Saturday, January 13, 2007; and
WHEREAS, Reid M. Robbins served as Executive Director of the
Shaker Square Area Development Corporation from 1991 until
his passing. He was a pillar in the Shaker Square and Slavic
Village communities, and was an individual who took pride
and pleasure in helping others. Under Reid’s leadership and
guidance, he was instrumental in implementing many programs;
and
WHEREAS, Reid’s professional responsibilities as Executive
Director included overseeing all administrative, planning,
program management and real estate development functions. He
was also responsible for leading the transition from an
established advocacy/promotional organization to a top
performing neighborhood revitalization corporation; and
WHEREAS, prior to Reid serving as Executive Director of
Shaker Square Area Development Corporation, he also served
as Community Organizer from the Heights Community Congress
(1978-1981); Program Associate for the Cuyahoga County
Community Development (1981-1983); Program Manager of
the City of Cleveland’s Department of Community Development
(1983-1987); and Development Director for the Slavic Village
Development Corporation (1987-1991); and
WHEREAS, Reid received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
History/Secondary Education from Ithaca College in May of
1974. He furthered his education and received his Master of
Science degree in Urban Studies from Cleveland State
University in June of 1982; and
WHEREAS, Reid M. Robbins lived a quality life in which he
gave generously of his time, talent and influence for the
betterment of the community in which he worked and lived. He
distinguished himself as an outstanding citizen in many
ways, and will be fondly remembered for his commitment and
devotion; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of Cleveland City Council
hereby honor and record the life
and memory of Reid M. Robbins, a man of great integrity, and
expresses its heartfelt sympathy to his loving wife, Terry
G., his children, Nathan M. and Aaron J. Robbins, and many
other loving family members and dear friends who will miss
his many kindnesses and cherish his memory.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, Clerk of
Council be and she is hereby requested to transmit a copy of
this Resolution of Condolence to Councilmember Tony
Brancatelli for proper presentation.
Martin J. Sweeney, President of Council
I, Emily Lipovan, City Clerk, Clerk of Council of the City
of Cleveland, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true
and correct copy of this Resolution of Condolence.
WITNESS my hand and seal at Cleveland, Ohio, this
Seventeenth day of January, 2007.
Emily Lipovan, City Clerk, Clerk of Council
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