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To recognize CAIR - Columbus on the occasion of its 16th Annual Banquet, and to commend the organization for its service to Central Ohio's Muslim community.
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WHEREAS, the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America's largest Islamic civil liberties group; and
WHEREAS, CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding; and
WHEREAS, CAIR - Ohio gives a voice to our state's Muslim community, and the CAIR - Columbus chapter is a resource and advocate for the Muslim community in Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, CAIR - Columbus prides itself on its legal services to the community, employing staff attorneys who are dedicated to advocating and mediating on behalf of Muslims and others who have experienced religious discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes through their pro bono or low-cost legal services; and
WHEREAS, CAIR - Columbus will host its 16th Annual Banquet on Saturday, April 21, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby congratulate CAIR - Columbus on the occasion of its 16th Annual Banquet, and wish the organization continued success in its work on behalf of Central Ohio's Muslim community.