City of Columbus - File #: 0240X-2023

• File #: 0240X-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/30/2023
• In control: Brown
• On agenda: 12/4/2023
• Final action: 12/7/2023
• Title: To Welcome the 14th Chinese School Association in the United States National Convention to Columbus and Celebrate Chinese Cultural and Language Week and the Ohio Contemporary Chinese School
• Sponsors: Mitchell Brown, Nicholas Bankston, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla, Rob Dorans, Shayla Favor, Emmanuel V. Remy, Shannon G. Hardin

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/7/2023	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/6/2023	1	ACTING MAYOR	Signed
12/4/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/4/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

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To Welcome the 14^th Chinese School Association in the United States National Convention to Columbus and Celebrate Chinese Cultural and Language Week and the Ohio Contemporary Chinese School

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WHEREAS, the Ohio Contemporary Chinese School proudly educates Columbus and Central Ohio residents on Chinese language and culture; and

WHEREAS, Columbus proudly supports one of the largest Asian-American communities in the Midwest, strengthened by a strong Chinese-American community; and

WHEREAS, on December 8^th-10^th, Columbus will host the 14^th Chinese School Association in the United States (CSAUS) National Convention at the Hilton Polaris; and

WHEREAS, the CSAUS National Convention will invite nearly 500 industry leaders and experts to discuss Chinese language learning, cultural exchanges, and community engagement with a diverse range of workshops, panels, and speakers; and

WHEREAS, CSAUS first National Convention was held in Columbus in 1995 and 2023 represents a proud return to Central Ohio; and

WHEREAS, the convention is typically held during the second week of December, a time designated as Chinese Cultural and Language week; and

WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is proud to support our vibrant Chinese community through language and cultural exchanges; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council welcomes the 14^th Chinese School Association in the United States National Convention to Columbus and celebrates Chinese Cultural and Language week and the Ohio Contemporary Chinese School