City of Columbus - File #: 016X-2004

• File #: 016X-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/23/2004
• In control: Tavares
• On agenda: 1/26/2004
• Final action: 1/28/2004
• Title: To welcome the honorable Dr. Maya Angelou to the City of Columbus and thank her for being an inspiration to all.
• Sponsors: Charleta B. Tavares

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
1/28/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
1/27/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
1/26/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
1/26/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/23/2004	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Title

To welcome the honorable Dr. Maya Angelou to the City of Columbus and thank her for being an inspiration to all.

Body

WHEREAS, Dr. Maya Angelou is a remarkable Renaissance woman who is hailed as one of the great voices of contemporary literature.  As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Angelou has authored twelve best-selling books including I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and her current best-seller A Song Flung Up to Heaven; and

WHEREAS,Within the rhythm of her poetry and elegance of her prose lies Dr. Angelou's unique power to help readers of every orientation span the lines of race and Angelou captivates audiences through the vigor and sheer beauty of her words and lyrics; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby welcome the honorable Dr. Maya Angelou to the City of Columbus on this 21^st day of January 21, 2004.