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To recognize the 2026 Mauritania Day celebration and honor Columbus' Mauritanian community and the Mauritanian Network for Human Rights in the United States.
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WHEREAS, in 2023, Columbus City Council adopted Resolution 0212X-2023 declaring October 28 as Mauritania Day in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, on October 31, 2026, members of the Mauritanian community gathered in Columbus for the third annual Mauritania Day celebration, sharing their culture and recognizing the contributions of Mauritanian residents to Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, many Mauritanian residents have made Columbus their home after seeking safety and refuge, and their civic, cultural, and economic contributions enrich our city; and
WHEREAS, the Mauritanian Network for Human Rights in the United States supports Mauritanian newcomers, connects residents with local resources and public officials, and raises awareness of racial discrimination and slavery in Mauritania; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council hereby recognizes the 2026 Mauritania Day celebration, honors the contributions of Columbus' Mauritanian community, and commends the Mauritanian Network for Human Rights in the United States for its service to our residents and its advocacy for human rights.