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To recognize and honor both the Columbus Chapter and Student Chapter (MWANAFUNZI) of the National Association of Black Social Workers, Inc. on the occasion of their 2004 conference.
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WHEREAS, The National Association of Black Social Workers, Columbus Chapter was founded in 1973 to bring together professionals working in the field of social work for cultural exchange and to establish an outreach vehicle to the Black population of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, This conference is serving as the initiative to bring both the Columbus Chapter and the Columbus Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers together to create a greater synergy within the Columbus community; and
WHEREAS, This year's conference is being held on February 20, 2004 at the African/African American Studies Community Extension Center; and
WHEREAS, The theme of this year's conference is "Understanding the Importance of an African-American Approach to Social Work and its Impact on the Community"; and
WHEREAS, The keynote speaker will be Frankie Coleman BA, MA, MBA, First Lady of Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, The National Association of Black Social Workers is a non-profit organization which provides a structure and forum through which Black social workers and Black workers in related fields of social services can exchange ideas, offer services and develop programs in the interest of the Black community and the community-at-large; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and applaud the Columbus Chapter and the Columbus Student Chapter of the National Association of Black Social Workers for their outstanding commitment and outreach to the Black community of the City of Columbus.