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To honor and recognize Merion Village on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary.
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WHEREAS, Merion Village is one of the most vibrant and diverse historic neighborhoods in central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, residents of Merion Village are fiercely and rightly proud of their neighborhood and its historic schools and churches, striking architecture, stately homes, and beautiful parks; and
WHEREAS, Merion Village hosts some of our city's most renowned and anticipated annual traditions, including the Crafters and Artisans Market and the Merion Village Garden Tour; and
WHEREAS, the neighborhood is served by the Merion Village Association, an active and engaged civic association that works tirelessly on behalf of area residents and for the betterment of the community as a whole; and
WHEREAS, public and private investment continues to spur growth and development in Merion Village, ensuring a bright future for the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, 2010 marks the twenty-five-year anniversary of the official establishment of Merion Village as a neighborhood; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council hereby honors and recognizes Merion Village on the occasion of its twenty-fifth anniversary.