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To recognize and welcome the Black American Softball World Tournament to Columbus September 4-7, 2003, and extend best wishes for a successful visit
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WHEREAS, The Black American Softball World Tournament is organized by the Black American Softball Association (B.A.S.A.) This Black-owned association has organized tournaments in states across America and is now one of the fastest growing independent softball organizations in the United States; and,
WHEREAS, more than 500 teams from over 50 major cities in 22 states will compete in this
World Series with an estimated crowd of 20,000; and,
WHEREAS, This association serves as a youth advocacy organization for Black youth while providing a structured recreational sports outlet for Black-American men and women across America. Through positive physical activity, B.A.S.A. helps combat violence in the Black community and assists in reconstructing Black families; and,
WHEREAS, the B.A.S.A. World Tournament provides scholarships for minority students; supports youth programs within the city hosting the tournament; and exposes minority youth to African-American sporting competition while generating a positive economic impact for the African-American community; and,
WHEREAS, the World Tournament features many youth partnership programs. The B.A.S.A. reaches disadvantaged youth and exposes them to positive role models, fundamentals of good citizenship and wholesome family-oriented activities; and,
WHEREAS, The B.A.S.A.'s program, Project 500 Kids, provides a program for 500 youth who are bused to the World Tournament and exposed to sports as they relate to the Black community while being encouraged to pursue a higher education; and,
WHEREAS, we commend Z103 and the new WVKO radio stations for hosting one of the largest African-American events ever held in the City of Columbus
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: that we recognize and welcome the Black American Softball World Tournament to Columbus September 4-7, 2003, and extend best wishes for a successful visit.