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That we honor and recognize The Junior Leaguers Club, Inc. on their 65th Anniversary
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WHEREAS, The Junior Leaguers Club, Inc., is celebrating their 65th anniversary this year with a formal on Wednesday, November 24, 2004; and,
WHEREAS, The Junior Leaguers was founded in 1939 by Connie Banks; and,
WHEREAS, The Junior Leaguers have made many significant contributions to the community and have earned the respect and gratitude of countless residents; and,
WHEREAS, The fine reputation the club has gained is a credit to the dedicated members who give steadfastly of their time, abilities and enthusiasm; and,
WHEREAS, The Junior Leaguers have served the community well. Some noteworthy endeavors are: African Relief; The Martin Luther King Jr. Center; The Neighborhood House; The Ohio State University; United Negro College Fund; Columbus Urban League; St. Paul Food Pantry; Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets for the needy; various school programs; nursing homes; and they give a scholarship each year to a student to attend college; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: that we honor and recognize The Junior Leaguers Club, Inc. on their 65th Anniversary.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: that a copy of this Resolution be presented as a token of our esteem.