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File #: 0166X-2007    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/10/2007 In control: Craig
On agenda: 10/15/2007 Final action: 10/16/2007
Title: To recognize the 28th Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 21, 2007.
Sponsors: Hearcel Craig, Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, Priscilla Tyson
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To recognize the 28th Columbus Marathon on Sunday, October 21, 2007.
 
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WHEREAS, Nationwide Better Health, the leading provider of total population health management solutions, is now the title sponsor of the 28th Columbus Marathon; the Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon; and
 
WHEREAS, The Columbus Marathon was one of the 25 largest marathons conducted in the U.S in 2006 and nearly one-in-five finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon; and
 
WHEREAS,  the Columbus Marathon has been designated by Runner's World as one of the Top 20 marathons in the nation and by USA Today as one of the top 10 Fall marathons; and
 
WHEREAS, The Nationwide Better Health Columbus Marathon is slated to have a record-breaking field of more than 9,000 runners, walkers and wheelchair participants in the marathon and ½ marathon. As well, children are encouraged to participate in the Ringling Brothers Red Nose Children's Run presented by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department; now, therefore
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
 
That this Council does hereby celebrate The Columbus Marathon along with the tens of thousands of Central Ohioans who will line the course to cheer on runners and walkers throughout their journey on Sunday, October 21, 2007.