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To honor and recognize the Columbus Bar Association Alliance for its support of the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit in the Columbus City Attorney's Office.
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WHEREAS, the goal of the Columbus City Attorney's Office's Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit is to assist and protect victims of domestic violence and stalking; and
WHEREAS, the unit serves over five thousand victims of domestic violence- or stalking-related crimes every year; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, the Columbus Bar Association Alliance generously donated the renovation of the unit's waiting room, providing victims who are awaiting their court appearances a warm, welcoming, and family-friendly environment; and
WHEREAS, in addition to the renovation, the CBAA continues to support the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit by providing snacks, blankets, toys, and other items for the victims and their children, and by donating artwork for the waiting room; and
WHEREAS, several CBAA members also give generously of their time by volunteering in the unit; and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney's Office is profoundly grateful for the CBAA's continued support of the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize the Columbus Bar Association Alliance for its support of the Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit in the Columbus City Attorney's Office.