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To recognize and honor the Linden Operation Pride Task Force in celebration of its 15th Annual Linden Pride Operation Parade and Festival.
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To recognize and honor the Linden Operation Pride Task Force in celebration of its 15th Annual Linden Pride Operation Parade and Festival.
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WHEREAS, The Linden Operation Pride Task Force was formed in 1988, comprised of community organizations, schools, and law enforcement officials to discuss problems the Linden community was experiencing and complete an action plan to reduce crime and improve it's public image; and
WHEREAS, From these meetings an event was planned to bring community residents together and to decrease crime in the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, Various committees work year-round to plan the event, which brings residents, businesses, agencies, churches and organizations together; and
WHEREAS, The event focuses on instilling pride in the neighborhood and encourages a crime free; and
WHEREAS, This year's event consist of a community dinner, parade and festival with a children's area, vendors and a youth basketball tournament, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and applaud the Linden Operation Pride Task Force for their outstanding commitment to the Linden community and the City of Columbus.