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To recognize Camp Fire USA, Central Ohio Council for their support of the Tuttle Community Center, the University District community, and the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, the mission of Camp Fire USA is to build caring, confident youth and future leaders; and
WHEREAS, when the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department was no longer able to continue operations at Tuttle Community Center due to budgetary constraints in 2009, Camp Fire USA recognized the center as a vital part of the University District; and
WHEREAS, Camp Fire USA obtained a grant from the Columbus Foundation to provide recreational and educational programs for the community at Tuttle Community Center; and
WHEREAS, Camp Fire USA provided a diverse array of programs - including ceramics, a nature club, fitness, music, outdoor living, sports, and crafts - to all age groups, pre-school to adult; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and the City of Columbus are grateful to Camp Fire USA for their management and operation of Tuttle Community Center from March 15, 2009 to April 5, 2010, and for the valuable services that the organization provided to the community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council does hereby recognize Camp Fire USA Central Ohio Council for their support of the Tuttle Community Center, the University District community, and the City of Columbus.