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File #: 107X-2004    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/23/2004 In control: Tavares
On agenda: 4/26/2004 Final action: 4/28/2004
Title: To honor and congratulate Sybil Edwards-McNabb and the Columbus Ohio Afro-American, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) as they celebrate their 21st Anniversary.
Sponsors: Charleta B. Tavares
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To honor and congratulate Sybil Edwards-McNabb and the Columbus Ohio Afro-American, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) as they celebrate their 21st Anniversary.
 
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WHEREAS, In 1983 Sybil Edwards-McNabb read an article on Black Brilliance that was entitled, "ACT-SO", Olympics of the Mind." The article recognized African American youth for their excellence in math, science, arts, oratory, writing and music.  Sybil was so inspired by the article that dedicated her life to uplifting and celebrating academic excellence among our young people; and
 
WHEREAS, The ACT-SO program is intended to be a learning experience with a particular focus on enrichment and mentorship.  Students work with ACT-SO mentors who help them develop projects throughout the year; and
 
WHEREAS, Local ACT-SO programs also provide ACT-SO students with enrichment opportunities, such as workshops, tutorials, and field trips; and
 
WHEREAS, Since its humble beginnings, the Columbus Ohio ACT-SO has become a premier event that has attracted many university and organizations as partners.  This collaboration serves as a unique model of innovative thought in advancing and improving academic excellence in our children, now, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
 
That this Council does hereby recognize and congratulate Sybil Edwards-McNabb and the Columbus Ohio Afro-American, Cultural, Technological & Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) as they celebrate their 21st Anniversary on this 25th day of April 2004.