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To honor and recognize the Greater Hilltop Area Shalom Zone upon the occasion of its Zoom in on the ZONE event, April 27, 2013.
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WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Shalom Zone or "the ZONE" is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) energized around a mission of justice, peacemaking and renewal for Columbus' Hilltop community; and
WHEREAS, since it was founded in 2011, the ZONE has been dedicated to improving the quality of life in the Hilltop and Westside for children, youth and adults alike; and
WHEREAS, the ZONE achieves this goal of community and economic development by partnering with a vast network of non-profit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, faith-based and community stakeholders and residents; and
WHEREAS, the collective energy and drive of these stakeholders has helped the ZONE impact and improve the lives of countless individuals through programs focused on youth engagement, mentorship, education and literacy, access to affordable and healthful food, conflict management, peer mediation and peacemaking, fostering civic engagement and free legal aid; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Hilltop Area Shalom Zone will hold its annual Zoom in on the Zone event on April 27, 2013 to celebrate its commendable work and the community it serves; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize the Greater Hilltop Area Shalom Zone and thank the organization for its continuing contributions to the Columbus community.