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RIA: 57th Annual Cotillion
Councilwomen McPherson & Williams
Title
Commending the 57th Annual Debutante Cotillion Award Recipients.
Summary
WHEREAS, the Toledo Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. presented the 57th Annual Debutante Cotillion Ball on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at the Premier Banquet Hall in Toledo, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, well over 200 people attended this spectacular event where young ladies from the community were presented into society; and
WHEREAS, former Toledo City Council President, Wilma D. Brown, was the 2025 Cotillion Chairwoman, and this event is considered one of the top social events of the year in Toledo, and the Debutante Cotillion Ball and its related activities include high school juniors and seniors who have shown academic, moral and civic qualities that make them eligible for this special recognition; and
WHEREAS this year, three debutantes exhibited outstanding performances in the talent category with poise, beauty, and grace. They were: Gabrielle Knighten (first place), Evelyn Blue (second place), and Kailyn Diggins (third place); and
WHEREAS, crowned “Miss Debutante 2025” was Paris Waites, with runners up Celine Winfield-White and Madelyn Page.
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the debutantes and their families are hereby commended for their special recognition, and the Toledo Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs are honored for sponsoring this fine community event that instills pride in young women from our community.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
Adopted: June 17, 2025: yeas 11, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Carrie Hartman
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: June 23, 2025
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor