City of Columbus - File #: 0022X-2010

• File #: 0022X-2010
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/26/2010
• In control: Tyson
• On agenda: 3/8/2010
• Final action: 3/10/2010
• Title: To recognize CAIR - Columbus on the occasion of its 13th Annual Banquet, and to commend the organization for its legal services to Central Ohioans
• Sponsors: Priscilla Tyson, Hearcel Craig, Andrew Ginther, A. Troy Miller, Eileen Paley, Charleta B. Tavares, Michael C. Mentel

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/10/2010	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/9/2010	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/8/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
3/8/2010	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/26/2010	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Title

To recognize CAIR - Columbus on the occasion of its 13^th Annual Banquet, and to commend the organization for its legal services to Central Ohioans

Body

WHEREAS, the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America's largest Islamic civil liberties group; and

WHEREAS, CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding; and

WHEREAS, CAIR - Ohio gives a voice to the state's more than 150,000 Muslims, including 35,000 in Central Ohio; and

WHEREAS, CAIR - Columbus prides itself on its legal services to the community, employing staff attorneys who are dedicated to advocating and mediating on behalf of Muslims and others who have experienced religious discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes through their pro bono or low-cost legal services; and  

WHEREAS, CAIR - Columbus will host its 13^th Annual Banquet on Saturday, March 20^th, at 5:30 pm at the Columbus Marriott Northwest; now, therefore

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

That we do hereby congratulate CAIR - Columbus on its 13^th Annual Banquet, and wish the organization continued success in its work on behalf of Central Ohio's Muslim community.