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To honor and recognize the Women's International Network of Utility Professionals upon the occassion of its International Conference, October 8-10, 2012.
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WHEREAS, the Women's International Network of Utility Professionals (WiNUP) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) association comprised of women professionals who work in the utility industry and allied fields; and
WHEREAS, founded in New York in 1923 as the Electrical Women's Roundtable, WiNUP has been dedicated for almost 90 years to providing professional development, networking and mentorship opportunities for its members; and
WHEREAS, today WiNUP has approximately 400 members across the U.S. Its international office is headquartered in the greater Columbus area; and
WHEREAS, the mission of WiNUP is to provide a link for developing and recognizing professionals involved with utility business trends, issues, products, and services. Its primary objectives are to provide opportunities for professional development of members, networking and mentoring among members, and to provide recognition and visibility for members and business partners; and
WHEREAS, WiNUP will be holding its annual conference here in Columbus, Ohio, October 8-10, 2012. The 2012 conference is structured around the important and timely theme of "E4All: Energy | Environment | Economy | Education"; and
WHEREAS, WiNUP's historic and present day efforts to support, mentor and promote women professionals in the utility industry and allied fields is to be commended; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize the Women's International Network of Utility Professionals upon the occasion of its International Conference, October 8-10, 2012.