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To congratulate the Central Ohio Restaurant Association, on the occasion of their 50th anniversary.
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WHEREAS, the Central Ohio Restaurant Association (CORA) was founded in 1956; and
WHEREAS, CORA serves nearly 600 restaurant and industry purveyor companies; and
WHEREAS, CORA represents, promotes and educates the restaurant community; and
WHEREAS, the restaurant industry in Columbus employs over 80,000, making it one of the largest private sector employers in Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the restaurant industry generates over $2.87 billion in sales; and
WHEREAS, The Central Ohio Restaurant Association has given nearly $200,000 to local charities through the Columbus Food & Wine Affair; and
WHEREAS, CORA is a valuable community partner, engaging with Experience Columbus, the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Columbus Hotel & Lodging Association, the Ohio Department of Education and others; and
WHEREAS. CORA is the primary fundraiser for the Ian Adams Van Heyde Memorial Scholarship Fund which has awarded $26,000 to date to Central Ohio graduates; and
WHEREAS, CORA supports financially and provides services to ProStart classes at Northeast Career Center, Delaware Area Career Center, Eastland Career Center and Tolles Technical and Career Center; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby congratulate the Central Ohio Restaurant Association, on its 50th anniversary and all of its many accomplishments throughout the years.