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To recognize the members of the Columbus Youth Council (CYC) and Honor the Columbus City Schools Class of 2020 Graduates
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WHEREAS, The Columbus Youth Council was launched by Councilmember Favor at the beginning of 2020. The program was created to provide high school students from Columbus City Schools the opportunity to learn about city government and how they can become leaders in their community; and
WHEREAS, for their service on Columbus Youth Council, students had the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of city government and how local leaders make a difference. Enhance their skills in civic engagement and local leadership, becoming stewards of their community. Meet City leaders, earn hours toward their high school volunteer commitment and have this experience to remember for life after high school; and
WHEREAS, high school graduation is the culmination of years of hard work, academic study, and dedication that is worthy of recognition and celebration under any circumstances; and
WHEREAS, graduating students in the 2020 class faced unprecedented challenges, both in completing their graduation requirements and in celebrating their accomplishment, due to closures and restrictions implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, as graduates of Columbus City Schools, the class of 2020 are empowered for success and prepared to make the City of Columbus a stronger community through their leadership and service; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and honor the members of the Columbus Youth Council and the entire Columbus City School Class of 2020