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To proclaim June 21, 2026 "Ask Day" in Columbus
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WHEREAS, the epidemic of gun violence is plaguing our nation’s children and claiming five lives a day; and
WHEREAS, gun violence is one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the ASK (Asking Saves Kids) campaign encourages parents to add one more safety question to conversations before their child visits others homes, “Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?” and
WHEREAS, asking this simple question before sending your child to another home could help save your child’s life; and
WHEREAS, the hope is that asking will become a common health and safety question; offering a real immediate solution that all Americans can adopt to help protect their families and children from injury and death; and
WHEREAS, the power of the ASK campaign is that it brings together all Americans concerned with the welfare of children, including gun owners, and makes the solution to gun violence a discussion about public safety and good parenting; and
WHEREAS, the first day of summer, the season in which kids typically spend more time at home or the homes of friends and family, is designated as National ASK Day;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council hereby proclaims June 21, 2026, to be “ASK Day” as this day represents an important way to bring awareness to the prevention of gun-related tragedies and promote secure firearm storage in the community.