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To declare Tuesday, August 4, 2009 "National Night Out" in the City of Columbus, Ohio.
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WHEREAS, it is essential that all residents of the City of Columbus are aware of the importance of crime prevention programs and the impact their participation can have on reducing crime, drugs and violence in Columbus neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1984, "National Night Out" is sponsored annually by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) - a national organization dedicated to the development, maintenance and protection of community-based crime prevention activities affiliated with law enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, the NATW and Target are sponsoring "National Night Out" which will provide a unique opportunity for neighborhoods throughout Columbus to join forces with thousands of communities and millions of people nationwide to promote crime prevention; and
WHEREAS, "National Night Out" is designed to strengthen neighborhood spirit and send a message to criminals; letting them know neighborhoods across Columbus are organized and fighting back; and
WHEREAS, in observance of "National Night Out", all Columbus residents are encouraged to lock their doors, turn on outside lights, and spend the evening outside with neighbors and police; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does herby declare Tuesday, August 4, 2009 as "National Night Out" in Columbus, Ohio and urges all citizens to join the Columbus Division of Police, the National Association of Town Watch and Target in supporting "National Night Out."