Explanation
Title
To proclaim Saturday, September 18, 2004 as a "Day of Hope" in the City of Columbus.
Body
WHEREAS, the Just for Today Spiritual Choir, Changing Pathways, and Mt. Vernon District Improvement Association have partnered to host the 7th Annual Day of Hope event; and,
WHEREAS, this event gathers community members, recovery agencies, and ministers of all faiths to empower and educate residents about chemical dependency/mental illness; and
WHEREAS, spiritual guidance serves as the foundation by which a Day of Hope will rebuild lives and nourish the human spirit; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate the Just for Today Spiritual Choir, Changing Pathways, and Mt. Vernon District Improvement Association for hosting the 7th Annual Day of Hope event on this 18th day of September, 2004.