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To honor and recognize the Columbus Metropolitan Library for its creation of the Columbus African-American Image Collection.
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WHEREAS, throughout February, Columbus residents join communities across the country in celebrating Black History Month to honor the rich history of the African-American community in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Metropolitan Library, as a leader in archiving local history, understands the importance of preserving history to expand knowledge; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Metropolitan Library is honored to launch an image collection dedicated to the assemblage and cataloguing of local African-American history; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Metropolitan Library seeks to create the best centralized Columbus African-American History archive, available to all, to create opportunities for shared discoveries; and
WHEREAS, the people of Columbus embrace the city's African-American heritage and continue to come forward with their personal historical items to assist the Columbus Metropolitan Library in this endeavor; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize the Columbus Metropolitan Library for its creation of the Columbus African-American Image Collection.