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File #: 0197X-2024    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/18/2024 In control: Day-Achauer
On agenda: 7/22/2024 Final action: 7/24/2024
Title: To Recognize and Support the Mission of the Ohio Commission for The United States Semiquincentennial (AMERICA250-OH)
Sponsors: Nancy Day-Achauer, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Melissa Green, Emmanuel V. Remy, Christopher Wyche, Shannon G. Hardin

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To Recognize and Support the Mission of the Ohio Commission for The United States Semiquincentennial (AMERICA250-OH)

 

WHEREAS, the Ohio legislature and Governor created AMERICA250-OH in 2018 to plan, encourage, develop and coordinate the commemoration of the semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the United States.

 

WHEREAS, AMERICA250-OH celebrates Ohio’s integral role in that event and the role of its people on the nation’s past, present, and future.

 

WHEREAS, AMERICA250-OH hopes to engage ALL 88 counties through their many signature and officially recognized programs, projects and events over the next several years by inspiring future leaders.

 

WHEREAS, AMERICA250-OH celebrates all the contributions Ohioans have made to the nation over the last 250 years; and

 

WHEREAS, by adoption of the AMERICA250-OH Resolution we hope to educate, preserve, innovate, and celebrate every Ohioan in every county. NOW, THEREFORE

 

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

 

That this Council does hereby endorse AMERICA250-OH and their mission to educate, preserve, innovate and celebrate EVERY Ohioan in EVERY county and will participate in the celebration of the United States Semiquincentennial.