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To recognize the 29th Annual National Night Out and commend its Columbus area sponsors and participants for their dedicated efforts in crime and drug prevention.
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WHEREAS, the 29th Annual National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and locally co-sponsored by the Columbus Division of Police; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch established National Night Out, 'America's Night Out Against Crime,' in 1984; and
WHEREAS, National Night Out seeks to heighten crime, drug, and violence awareness; generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime efforts; build neighborhood unity; strengthen police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back; and
WHEREAS, National Night Out brings together citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials in pursuit of this commendable mission; and
WHEREAS, celebrating National Night Out once a year helps communities unite against crime and drugs year-round; and
WHEREAS, in 2011, more than 100 blockwatches, civic associations, and community groups celebrated National Night Out in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, Columbus, in solidarity with thousands of cities and communities from across the nation, will celebrate the 29th Annual National Night Out on August 7, 2012; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the 29th Annual National Night Out and thank its Columbus area sponsors and participants for their continued service and dedication to the Columbus community.