Explanation
Title
To proclaim Saturday, October 9, 2004 as a celebration of "Islamic Day in Ohio," within the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, Islamic Day in Ohio is an event celebrating Islam and recognizing Muslim achievements in the City of Columbus.
WHEREAS, this year marks the 18th Annual celebration of the Islamic Day in Ohio;
WHEREAS, each year, the Islamic Council of Ohio, an organization comprised of the major Muslim communities throughout Ohio recognizes this day by hosting a function that promotes understanding of Islam and Muslims;
WHEREAS, this year's function, Muslim Vote 2004, scheduled for October 9, 2004, will be held at the Statehouse Atrium, and will include attendees from all over the State of Ohio;
WHEREAS, Ohio is considered a home of more than 150,000 Muslims, including more than 30,000 right here in central Ohio.
WHEREAS, the Ohio Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio), America's largest Islamic civil liberties group and a major sponsor of this year's event, is dedicated to enhancing understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the 18th Annual Islamic Day in Ohio, held in the Atrium of the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio on October 9th 2004 with its theme Muslim Vote 2004 on this 18th day of September, 2004.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council appreciates the work of the Islamic Council of Ohio and the Council on American-Islamic Relations for their continued efforts in leading the way for justice and mutual understanding.