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To honor and recognize the Columbus Historical Society for their continued dedication to celebrate and preserve the City's history.
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WHEREAS, The Columbus Historical Society was founded in 1990 by a group of avid professional and amateur local historians with a passion to share Columbus' history; and
WHEREAS, the Society works closely with other local historical organizations to cross promote activities, education, events, preservation, programs and publications offered throughout the community; and
WHEREAS, it provides outstanding free public programs, off-site exhibits, publications, elementary and adult education and its signature summer bus tour series; and
WHEREAS, the Society collects Columbus and Central Ohio historic artifacts and documents the stories of people, places and events in our unique history; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Historical Society celebrates our community with many remarkable programs and events including the City's upcoming 202nd birthday; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor and recognize the Columbus Historical Society for their continued dedication to celebrate and preserve the City's history.