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To recognize Stonewall Columbus for their 33rd year of service to our community, and to celebrate the 2014 Pride Parade and Festival.
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WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus was founded in June of 1981, on the 12th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Riots in New York City; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the organization has provided programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of Columbus's vibrant and diverse gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and allied (GLBTQA) community; and
WHEREAS, every June, Stonewall Columbus hosts the Pride holiday, a month-long celebration that culminates in the annual Pride Parade and Festival, which attract over 300,000 attendees while drawing millions of dollars to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, this year's Pride Festival - with its numerous events, activities, and vendors - will be held June 20th and 21st at Goodale Park, while the Pride parade will step off downtown at 11am on the 21st; and
WHEREAS, beyond bringing crowds and dollars to the city and region by hosting this annual event, Stonewall Columbus embodies the pride, courage, and aspiration of a community that has contributed so much to the city of Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes Stonewall Columbus for their thirty-three years of service to Central Ohio's GLBTQA community, and celebrates the 2014 Pride Parade and Festival, being held June 20th and 21st, 2014.