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Lima City Council unanimously adopts resolution honoring Martise Kimbrew
Summary
Lima City Council voted 7–0 to adopt Resolution 16-26 congratulating Martise Kimbrew on his 2025–26 Polish league championship and recognized his local youth basketball camp; Kimbrew spoke from the podium and announced a July camp at the Lima YMCA.
Councilors adopted Resolution 16-26 on first reading to congratulate Martise Kimbrew after his team's 2025–26 Pacesa men’s 1st league championship in Poland. The resolution, read into the record, cited a championship-game stat line of 27 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists and noted Kimbrew’s Martise Kimbrew Youth Basketball Camp in Lima.
"You are a role model in our community," Councilor Glenn said during the brief discussion that preceded the vote. The resolution passed on a 7–0 voice vote. From the podium, the honoree — introduced by Council members — thanked the council and confirmed his youth camp dates: July 20–22 at the Lima YMCA, with sessions for K–5 in the morning and 6–9th graders in the afternoon.
The council’s remarks emphasized local pride and Kimbrew’s ongoing work with young athletes. The council President closed the item after congratulatory comments by several councilors, saying the city appreciated his contributions to youth programs.
