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To recognize and honor the Nigerian Friendship Association in celebration of their 10th Annual Banquet.
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To recognize and honor the Nigerian Friendship Association in celebration of their 10th Annual Banquet.
WHERAS, The Nigerian Friendship Association was founded in 1993 by six members to bring together Nigerian professionals for cultural exchange and to establish an outreach vehicle to the Columbus community; and
WHEREAS, The 10th annual banquet will be held on December 13, 2003 at the Haimerl Center; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's banquet is "In The Cause Of Our Children"; and
WHEREAS, The guest speaker will be Dr. Gene Harris, Superintendent of Columbus Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, The Nigerian Friendship Association has hosted various events for the youth such as an annual spelling bee, cultural exchanges, and salutes high school and college graduates; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and applaud the Nigerian Friendship Association for their outstanding commitment and outreach to the youth of the City of Columbus.