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To declare that the week of December 9th, 2012, is Computer Science Education Week in Columbus.
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WHEREAS, computing technology has become an integral part of our culture and has transformed how people interact with each other and with the world around them; and
WHEREAS, computer science is transforming industry, creating new fields of commerce, driving innovation in all fields of science, and bolstering productivity in established economic sectors; and
WHEREAS, Computer Science Education Week can inform students, teachers, parents, and the general public about the crucial role that computer science plays in our society and how computer science drives innovation in all science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines and creates economic opportunities; and
WHEREAS, all students deserve the chance to participate in high-quality computer science activities that expose them to the rich opportunities the field offers, provide critical thinking skills that will serve them throughout their lives, and allow them to master the skills demanded of our twenty-first century workforce; and
WHEREAS, the field of computer science has significant equity barriers to address, including attracting more participation by females and underrepresented minorities to all levels and branches; and
WHEREAS, Grace Murray Hopper, one of the first females in the field of computer science, engineered new programming languages and pioneered standards for computer systems which laid the foundation for many advancements in computer science, and the week of December 9th is designated Computer Science Education Week in honor of her birthday; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby declare that the week of December 9th, 2012, is Computer Science Education Week in Columbus.