City of Columbus - File #: 0059X-2006

• File #: 0059X-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/29/2006
• In control: Ginther
• On agenda: 4/3/2006
• Final action: 4/5/2006
• Title: To recognize the COLUMBUS CREW as they begin their 11th season in Columbus.
• Sponsors: Matthew D. Habash

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/5/2006	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
4/4/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/3/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
4/3/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/29/2006	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Explanation

Title

To recognize the COLUMBUS CREW as they begin their 11^th season in Columbus.  

Body

Whereas, in 1996 Major League Soccer chose Columbus, Ohio as "Home" for one of its original ten teams, the COLUMBUS CREW; and

Whereas, The COLUMBUS CREW and Major League Soccer are poised to begin their 11th season of bringing major league soccer excitement to the Citizens of Columbus; and

Whereas, Crew Stadium enters its eighth season as the first major league stadium built specifically for soccer in the United States; and

Whereas, the COLUMBUS CREW team members and coaching staff have well represented the City of Columbus both nationally and internationally by exhibiting a high level of skill, determination, confidence, and character; and

Whereas, the COLUMBUS CREW has worked to strengthen our community through countless volunteer hours spent with nonprofit organizations and through public soccer clinics that have introduced the sport of soccer to area youngsters; and

Whereas, the COLUMBUS CREW began their quest for the 2006 MLS Cup Championship on April 1 at Kansas City; now, therefore

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

That we applaud the COLUMBUS CREW for ten years of bringing soccer excitement to Columbus and offer our best wishes for a championship as the 11^th season begins.