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To Recognize July 31, 2009 as After School All Stars Columbus Day, and to commend ASAS Columbus for its efforts to provide inner-city youth with sports, educational, cultural, and community-enrichment programs.
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WHEREAS, After School All Stars Columbus was founded in 2000 with the leadership and support of Franklin County Commissioner Arlene Shoemaker, Mayor Michael B. Coleman, and Arnold Schwarzenegger; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the organization has provided comprehensive out-of-school programs that keep children safe and help them achieve in school and in life; and
WHEREAS, ASAS Columbus hosts a free, annual, one-day camp for students of all ages where students participate in activities that promote their physical and mental health; and
WHEREAS, this year's ASAS Columbus Summer Games will be held Friday, July 31, from 8:30am to 4:30pm at OSU's Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium at 2450 Fred Taylor Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Summer Games provide an invaluable service to the city by offering its children exciting, challenging programs and competitions, supplementing the noble work that takes place year-round at ASAS Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby declares July 31, 2009 "After School All Stars Columbus Day" and celebrates the contribution ASAS Columbus makes to our community.