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To recognize and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus this Monday, January 14, 2013
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WHEREAS, this year, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus will begin its 100th year of service to the Central Ohio Jewish Community; and
WHEREAS, the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus was founded in 1913 and is committed to enhancing the quality of individual and family life through the promotion of physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. It provides educational and cultural programs that reflect the Jewish heritage, health-related activities and many services to the community at large; and
WHEREAS, today, the JCC is made up of more than 6,000 members representing approximately 3,000 households; and
WHEREAS, the JCC serves 13,000 freshly prepared Kosher lunches each year to the elderly and provides intellectually stimulating programing; and
WHEREAS, the JCC is home to health, fitness, cultural, educational, social, youth and senior activities, pre-school and after-school programs and summer camp; and
WHEREAS, the JCC is a place that nurtures a passion for learning and living. Through its programs and services, the JCC provides an inviting Jewish Neighborhood and comfortable place to thrive; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we recognize and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus to be held January 14, 2013, and its invaluable service to the Jewish Community of Central Ohio since 1913.