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Cocchi Receives Maureen Fitzgerald Leadership Award

OLRS Commissioner Wayne Cocchi was honored at the August 13, 2008 Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities Annual Awards Ceremony at the Statehouse Atrium. Former OLRS Commissioner Bill Bauer presented the Maureen Fitzgerald Leadership Award to Cocchi for his contributions to the Ohio Youth Leadership Forum. Bauer, when presenting the award, stated that Cocchi exemplified many of the positive qualities and attributes of Fitzgerald.

Wayne Cocchi accepting the Fitzgerald Leadership Award from Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, and other people who received an award

This leadership award is given annually to an individual who empowers youth with disabilities to accept the challenges of life and provide them with the determination and tools to make a change in their lives and in the lives of others.

State Senator Ray Miller (D-Cols.) presented resolutions on behalf of the Ohio Senate and House acknowledging Cocchi's contributions and receipt of the award.

Cocchi, director of Disability Services at Columbus State Community College, is serving a second term as an OLRS Commissioner.

Picture: Cocchi accepts the Fitzgerald Leadership Award from Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (Photo courtesy of Vince McGuire, AXIS Center)