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To recognize August as The Gift of Music month
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WHEREAS, Music Columbus offers programs that educate and provide opportunities for Columbus youth and musicians; and
WHEREAS, Music Columbus is dedicated to the educational, cultural, and economic enrichment of Columbus by establishing it as a nationally recognized model music city ; and
WHEREAS, Music Columbus’ annual The Gift of Music instrument drive gives new life to gently used instruments, putting them in the hands of thousands of children, Columbus Schools, nonprofits and after-school programs; and
WHEREAS, donated instruments and access to music education are key to early childhood development and improves the lives of and learning opportunities for local children; and
WHEREAS, Music Columbus has facilitated the donation and restoration of more than 3,000 instruments valued at $406,000 to area children.
WHEREAS, The Gift of Music instrument drive donated musical instruments provide children in our community with critical access to otherwise-unaffordable instruments, music education, and skill development; and now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the month of August as The Gift of Music Month.