City of Columbus - File #: 0114X-2005

• File #: 0114X-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/12/2005
• In control: Thomas
• On agenda: 7/18/2005
• Final action: 7/20/2005
• Title: To recognize and honor the Frontiers International Inc. in celebration of their 64th Annual Convention.
• Sponsors: Patsy Thomas

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/20/2005	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/20/2005	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
7/18/2005	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass
7/18/2005	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/12/2005	1	Council Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council

Explanation

Title

To recognize and honor the Frontiers International Inc. in celebration of their 64th Annual Convention.

Body

WHEREAS, The Frontiers International Inc. was founded in Columbus, Ohio in 1936 by Nimrod Allen in 1936 when he was Executive Director of the Columbus Urban League to bring together professionals for community service and to establish an outreach vehicle to the youth in the Columbus community; and

WHEREAS, In the beginning the Frontiers International Inc. raised money for charity by selling light bulbs and by obtaining contributions from corporations; and

WHEREAS, Since that time the organization has grown and established clubs throughout the United States; and

WHEREAS, The Frontiers International Inc. has hosted various events for the youth as well as supporters of health issues that affect African Americans; and

WHEREAS, The 64^th annual convention will be held July 19-23, 2005 at the Columbus Renaissance Hotel; and

WHEREAS, The theme of this year's convention is "Coming Home"; now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby recognize and applaud the Frontiers International Inc. for their outstanding commitment and outreach to the youth of the City of Columbus.