WHEREAS, Clement C. “Clem” Cybulski, Jr. is a Point Place/Shoreland Resident since June 1947 and participant in Friendship Park activities since 1950, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and recently retired from his service as President of the Friendship Park Community Center Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, Clem is a 1976 graduate of the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance/Commercial Banking; received training and certification in the Polish Language in 1966 with the Defense Language Institute West Coast; and
WHEREAS, Clem’s private sector career included work as a corporate auditor, a corporate finance manager, a billing /program designer, and data services/program designer, his public services work included positions with the Catholic Charities for the Diocese of Toledo as Director of the Charities Homeowners Initiatives Program (CHIP)/HUD Counselor; and the Lucas County Veterans Services Commissioner as a Services Director; and
WHEREAS, Clem’s community service activities include Friendship Park Community Center Board Member (12 years; 7 as President); #GIVINGTUESDAY Grant Writer; Co-Planner and Volunteer of FPCC Events (Heritage Dinner, Veterans Lunch, Trunk or Treats, etc.); AARP - Lucas County/Toledo Chapter 2707 - Vice President; Point Place Business Association (Currently a Board Member; Two-Term Past President; Parade Grand Marshall); AMVETS Post 1010 - Life Member: American Legion Post 110 - Annual Member; and VFW - Member; and
WHEREAS, Clem’s dedication has earned him the NELSON MANDELA AWARD by the National Clients Council - NOW Area Chapter (1994) for Commitment to the Success of Members of the African American Community in NW Ohio; Point Place Business Association Business Person of the year; the OLE MAN OF THE RIVER by Point Place Area Yacht and Boat Clubs (2016) for Working to Improve the Live/Lifestyle of Members of the Point Place/Shoreland Community; NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That Clement C. “Clem” Cybulski, Jr. is recognized and congratulated for a lifetime of service to others, his community, and his nation.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.