City of Columbus - File #: 0222X-2023

• File #: 0222X-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/16/2023
• In control: Dorans
• On agenda: 11/20/2023
• Final action: 11/22/2023
• Title: To Honor and Celebrate November as Albanian Heritage Month, and the Contributions of the Albanian-American Community in Columbus
• Sponsors: Rob Dorans, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Mitchell Brown, Shayla Favor, Shannon G. Hardin, Emmanuel V. Remy

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/22/2023	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
11/21/2023	1	ACTING MAYOR	Signed
11/20/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/20/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To Honor and Celebrate November as Albanian Heritage Month, and the Contributions of the Albanian-American Community in Columbus

Body

WHEREAS, this Council is pleased to join Albanian-Americans throughout Columbus in honoring and recognizing November as Albanian Heritage Month, and November 28^th as Albanian Independence Day; and

WHEREAS, on November 28, 1912, Albanian hero, Ismail Qemali gathered delegates in Vlora, Albania to approve the Declaration of Independence, and Albania restored its status as an independent country, free of foreign invasion; and

WHEREAS, still today,  the Albanian-American community in Columbus continue to bring their rich culture and tradition to our city, as contributing members of their communities, successful small business owners, and distinguished professionals in their respective fields; and

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council celebrates November as Albanian Heritage Month, and honors the contributions of the Albanian-American Community in Columbus.