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File #: 058X-2004    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/2/2004 In control: Ginther
On agenda: 3/8/2004 Final action: 3/9/2004
Title: To acknowledge and celebrate the 125th anniversary of Columbus College of Art & Design
Sponsors: Matthew D. Habash
Title
 
To acknowledge and celebrate the 125th anniversary of Columbus College of Art & Design
 
 
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Whereas, Columbus College of Art & Design is the preeminent institution of art and design in the Midwest, and is one of the oldest and distinguished continuously operating colleges of art and design in the nation; and
 
Whereas, in 2004 Columbus College of Art & Design is celebrating its 125th year of educating professional designers and artists to be the creative leaders of tomorrow; and
 
Whereas, the innovation that is imperative for businesses to succeed in today's economic environment is driven by creative leaders; and
 
Whereas, Columbus College of Art & Design contributes to the cultural and economic success of the city through its boost to the arts, commitment to education and revitalization efforts in our downtown community; and
 
Whereas, this core understanding resonates throughout Columbus as the city grows culturally and economically; and
 
Whereas, this anniversary creates the opportunity for Columbus College of Art & Design to look toward the future and further its role as a cultural and economic force in the community; now therefore
 
BE IT RESOVLED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
 
That the 125th anniversary celebration be recognized as an historic event not only for Columbus College of Art & Design, but as a celebration of arts, education and economic development in the city of Columbus.