City of Columbus - File #: 0263X-2011

• File #: 0263X-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/22/2011
• In control: Klein
• On agenda: 10/3/2011
• Final action: 10/5/2011
• Title: To recognize the 32nd Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 16, 2011.
• Sponsors: Zach M. Klein

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/5/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/4/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/3/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/3/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To recognize the 32nd Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 16, 2011.

Body

WHEREAS, Nationwide Insurance is the title sponsor of the 32^nd Columbus Marathon; the Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon; and

WHEREAS, The Columbus Marathon and 1/2 Marathon was one of the 17 largest events of its kind conducted in the U.S in 2010 and more than 20 percent of the field qualified for the Boston Marathon; and

WHEREAS, The Columbus Marathon has been designated by Runner's World as one of the Top 20 marathons in the nation and by USA Today as one of the top 10 Fall marathons; and

WHEREAS, The Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon is slated to have another record-breaking, sold-out field of 17,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair participants in the marathon and 1/2 marathon. As well, children are encouraged to participate in the Ringling Brothers Red Nose Children's Run presented by Giant Eagle in cooperation with the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department; now, therefore

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

That this Council does hereby celebrate The Nationwide Insurance Columbus Marathon along with the tens of thousands of Central Ohioans who will line the course to cheer on runners and walkers throughout their journey on Sunday, October 16, 2011.