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To recognize the Columbus India Festival to be celebrated September 22, 2007.
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WHEREAS, the 2007 Columbus India Festival is organized by the Federation of Indian Associations of Central Ohio and will be held Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Veterans Memorial Hall; and
WHEREAS, the India Festival provides a place for central Ohio residents to embrace diversity and learn more about the people of India who call Ohio their home and contribute to our state's growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, the festival will highlight the beauty of the Asian Indian culture and heritage through artistic performances, cultural exhibits and exquisite foods; and
WHEREAS, the festival will bring together various businesses to exhibit, promote and sell goods and services offered by Americans and South Asians; and
WHEREAS, attendance at India Festival has grown exponentially each year and has come to be known as one of the premier events of its kind in the in United States; and
WHEREAS, supporters include 3SG, AEP Ohio, Cardinal Health, DLZ, Flairsoft, Huntington Bank and Podio India; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the Columbus India Festival to be celebrated September 22, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Council works to support and advance diversity in the Columbus region, and encourages our entire community to embrace and enjoy the Asian Indian culture and heritage.