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To recognize the Somali Cultural Fair held July 1-3, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio.
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WHEREAS, there are over 45,000 Somalis living in Ohio with an average family consisting of 7-8 members; and
WHEREAS, the number of Somali's living in central Ohio is expected to continue to increase in the next five years; and
WHEREAS, the Somali Cultural Fair will be held in Columbus, Ohio on July 1- 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Somali Cultural Fair's main focus will be health and wellness education and screenings for Somalis; and
WHEREAS, the Somali Cultural Fair will consist of cultural activities, a health and wellness fair, and children's activities and soccer tournaments; and
WHEREAS, the health and wellness fair will feature organizations screening for high blood pressure and diabetes and organizations offering educational materials in emergency preparedness, tuberculosis, teen health, immigration issues, guardianships, as well as a wide variety of health-related topics; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the Somali Cultural Fair which will be held beginning July 1-3, 2010 in the city of Columbus.