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To congratulate Stonewall Columbus on their 30th year of service to Central Ohio's GLBTQA Community.
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WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus was established in June of 1981, on the 12th anniversary of the historic Stonewall Riots in New York City; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the organization has provided programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of Columbus's vibrant and diverse GLBTQA community; and
WHEREAS, every June, Stonewall Columbus hosts the Pride holiday, a month-long celebration that culminates in the annual Pride parade and festival and attracts over 100,000 visitors to the city while drawing tens of millions of dollars to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, to celebrate Pride, Stonewall Columbus will hold a series of events throughout the month of June, including the Pride Art Show on June 1st, Dance for Pride on June 3rd, the Jaeger Run for Pride 5k on June 11th, and the annual Pride Brunch on June 19th; and
WHEREAS, this year's Pride Festival - with its numerous events, activities, and vendors - will take place June 17th and 18th at Goodale Park; and
WHEREAS, beyond bringing crowds and dollars to the city and region by hosting this annual event, Stonewall Columbus embodies the pride, courage, and aspiration of a community that has contributed so much to the city of Columbus; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby take great Pride in congratulating Stonewall Columbus for their three decades of service to central Ohio's GLBTQA community.