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To Recognize and Celebrate the 5th Annual “From the YO 2 the BUS” Picnic in the City of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, “From the YO 2 the BUS” was established in 2013 by six friends from Youngstown, Ohio who had relocated to Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, “From the YO 2 the BUS” is a community-based organization with the mission to uplift, support, educate and empower those in their neighborhood and surrounding communities by hosting annual events, including the annual picnic, voter registration drive and scholarship fundraisers; and
WHEREAS, each picnic is a chance for attendees to reminisce on old memories and connect with others living in the City of Columbus to gain both personal and professional relationships; and
WHEREAS, this year’s theme is Unity to show youth that although everyone comes from different sides of town and backgrounds, they can still come together; and
WHEREAS, the first “From the YO to the BUS” picnic was held in Sharon Park with approximately 50-70 attendees and in its 5th year, will be held at Westgate Park expecting over 1,000 to attend; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby celebrate “From the YO 2 the BUS” picnic in its 5th year.