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To recognize and celebrate The Heritage Concert Series for 20 years of wonderful music and fellowship
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WHEREAS, The Heritage Concert Series is an annual music event that runs through late summer showcasing major local and national jazz acts; and
WHEREAS, This event has assisted much to the revitalization of the King-Lincoln District, once known as the Cradle of Jazz. Many famous musicians have performed in the area including Duke Ellington and Cab Calloway; and
WHEREAS, Alongside strengthening the music scene in the District, the event has also strengthen the community; and
WHEREAS, The King Arts Complex is determined to serve the King-Lincoln District by providing the local community access to the arts and spreading the importance of the African-American impact on history and culture in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, By providing this concert series this allows friends, families, and neighbors to come together in fellowship and enjoy the musical talents this city has to offer ; and
WHEREAS, Truly a hallmark of the summer for the city this annual event for the last 20 years has been a cultural pillar to the King-Lincoln District and Columbus as a whole, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby recognize and celebrate The Heritage Concert Series for 20 years of community engagement