Explanation
Title
To acknowledge and recognize the work of the Ethiopian Coordinating Task Force of Central Ohio.
Body
WHEREAS, there are a significant number of Ethiopian Americans who have chosen to make the City of Columbus their home; and
WHEREAS, the Ethiopian Coordinating Task Force of Central Ohio has worked to bring an understanding of their homeland to the Columbus community and fostered substantial contributions to the cultural, religious, political and economic vitality of this city by their members; and
WHEREAS, On November 5, 2005 the Ethiopian Coordinating Task Force of Central Ohio celebrates their Annual Saviors Day Festival in recognition of their homeland being an ancestral home of religion; and,
WHEREAS, Saviors Day brings together hundreds of people in a celebration of Ethiopian culture and heritage,
WHEREAS, Columbus City Council support the Ethiopian Coordinating Task Force of Central Ohio in their efforts to maintain the memory and dignity of their homeland; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THIS COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and commend the Ethiopian Coordinating Task Force of Central Ohio for their efforts to expand Columbus' community fabric.
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Ethiopian Coordinating Task Force of Central Ohio as a token of our esteem.