City of Columbus - File #: 0098X-2005

• File #: 0098X-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/13/2005
• In control: Tyson
• On agenda: 6/20/2005
• Final action: 6/23/2005
• Title: To support the 25th year of Red, White, & BOOM! and to honor and thank all the individuals who work so hard to make the event an annual success, including major sponsors NBC 4, WNCI 97.9, Pepsi, and Meijer.
• Sponsors: Mary Jo Hudson

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/23/2005	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/21/2005	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/20/2005	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
6/20/2005	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/13/2005	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

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To support the 25^th year of Red, White, & BOOM! and to honor and thank all the individuals who work so hard to make the event an annual success, including major sponsors NBC 4, WNCI 97.9, Pepsi, and Meijer.

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WHEREAS, July 1, 2005 will mark the 25^th presentation of Red, White, & BOOM!; and

WHEREAS, more than 500,000 people congregate in and around downtown Columbus for the day long celebration of our freedom; and

WHEREAS, Red, White, and BOOM! is recognized as the largest Independence Day celebration in the Midwest; and

WHEREAS, the 25^th celebration will pay special tribute to American military personnel; and

WHEREAS, Columbus Monthly recently recognized Red, White and BOOM! as one of the "30 Biggest Events over the past 30 Years;" and

WHEREAS, the contributions of 200 volunteers and 30 sponsors are greatly appreciated; and

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

That this Council does support Red, White, and BOOM! and thanks all volunteers and sponsors who contribute so much to make the event THE Independence Day celebration in the Midwest.