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To congratulate Stonewall Columbus on their 28th year, and to commend their efforts to provide services to central Ohio's GLBTQ community.
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WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus was established in June of 1981, on the 12th anniversary of the pivotal Stonewall Riots in New York City; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the organization contributed to the lives of many by providing a community center, programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of Columbus' important and diverse GLBTQ community through discovery, affirmation and celebration; and
WHEREAS, as a tribute to the important legacy of the Stonewall events of 1969, Stonewall Columbus hosts the PRIDE Holiday each June, an event that is the largest of its kind in the Midwest welcoming over 100,000 visitors as well as ten million in tourism dollars for our state capital; and
WHEREAS, to celebrate PRIDE, Stonewall Columbus will be holding a number of events throughout the month of June, including the Pride Art Show, Fore Pride! Golf Outing, Run for Pride 5K Run/Walk and more; and
WHEREAS, this year's PRIDE Festival will take place June 19-20 at Goodale Park, marking a new location, weekend, and two day format for the event, with a number of wonderful activities, events and vendors; and
WHEREAS, over and above the crowds and dollars the annual event brings to the City, Stonewall Columbus more importantly raises the pride, courage and love of a community that has contributed so much to the City of Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby take great PRIDE in congratulating Stonewall Columbus for their significant contribution and unwavering dedication to the GLBTQ citizens of Central Ohio.