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To honor the EAS team of 50 runners for their dedication to fitness and support of non-profit causes by participating in the LaSalle Bank's Columbus Distance Classic this past Saturday, April 1, 2006.
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WHEREAS, the EAS team is employed by Abbott's Ross Products Division and runs to demonstrate that Columbus is on its way to becoming one of the nation's fittest cities; and
WHEREAS, the EAS team is directing a $5,000 donation to support the Mid-Ohio Foodbank which Abbott's Ross Products Division has supported for many years; and
WHEREAS, the EAS team would like to run with other corporate teams in local races to increase fitness among their counterparts at other companies; and
WHEREAS, Columbus-based Ross Products supports many non-profit organizations in the community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby recognize and honor the outstanding leadership of the EAS team of Abbott's Ross Products Division for their dedication to both improve the fitness profile of Columbus and support the nutritional needs of people who are less fortunate.