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To Recognize the Work of the Columbus Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Ohio and their Dedication to the New American Community of Central Ohio
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WHEREAS, the Columbus Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Ohio (CAIR-Ohio), in accordance with the values of compassion and tolerance, expended tremendous resources, time and energy in the provision of pro bono immigration legal services to individuals and families in Columbus who could not otherwise afford such services; and
WHEREAS, CAIR-Ohio is dedicated to increasing public awareness and works together with other community organizations to represent the New American community in Central Ohio to enhance their economic and social integration outcomes through professional legal services that benefit individuals, reunite families and build communities here in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, CAIR-Ohio has worked consistently to advance the value of diversity by communicating and guiding other groups to develop support systems and create a welcoming environment for everyone; and
WHEREAS, CAIR-Ohio successfully prevented the loss of income for hundreds of Commercial Driving License holders due to their continued bro bono legal representation and advocacy; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the work of the Columbus Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Ohio and their dedication to the New American Community of Central Ohio on this day, March 27th, 2017.