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File #: 0037X-2014    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/20/2014 In control: Paley
On agenda: 3/24/2014 Final action: 3/26/2014
Title: To recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Center of Science and Industry.
Sponsors: Eileen Paley, Hearcel Craig, Zach M. Klein, A. Troy Miller, Michelle M. Mills, Priscilla Tyson, Andrew Ginther
 
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To recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Center of Science and Industry.
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WHEREAS, since 1964, the Center of Science and Industry has engaged with over 30 million people from all 50 states and around the world, both on-site and through its award-winning outreach programs; and
WHEREAS, COSI is a founding member of the Science Museum Exhibit Collaborative and a long-standing member of the Association of Science-Technology Centers; and
WHEREAS, named the number one Science Centers for families in the country, COSI features more than 300 interactive exhibits that provide experiences for all age levels to combine science facts and learning through play; and
WHEREAS, over five million students have experienced COSI's education programs. Programs such as Interactive Video Conferencing and COSI on Wheels bring science learning to students throughout Ohio and across the country; and
WHEREAS, COSI motivates a desire toward a better understanding of science, industry, health and history through involvement in exhibits, demonstrations and a variety of educational activities and experiences. COSI is for the enrichment of the individual and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Eart ; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council hereby recognizes and honors the Center of Science and Industry on their 50th year of providing the community with creativity, content, education, inspiration, and spirit by making science and industry accessible, engaging and entertaining