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To recognize and honor the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization on its 7th season of enriching the lives of young people and their families.
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WHEREAS, youth mentoring, character training, and athletic activities are fundamental to building a healthy youth citizenry; and
WHEREAS, youth sports and athletics encourage high self-esteem, camaraderie, a strong personal work ethic, and an active lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, youth programming creates healthy values and builds developmental assets that adolescents need in order to become successful adults who will make positive contributions to their community; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization is committed to mentoring young people in the community and fostering their development as both scholars and athletes; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization encourages positive values, strong academics, discipline, community leadership and personal responsibility for its youth athletes; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization has given boys and girls the opportunity to travel throughout the country and become state ranked and nationally ranked athletes; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization has helped over 30 athletes achieve collegiate scholarships and other athletic opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization has been in existence for over 7 years and has served hundreds of local youths and their families; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization helps Columbus shine as one of America's Best Cities by enriching the youth of the community; now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council recognizes and honors the Columbus Mustang Ballers organization on the occasion of its 7th season of empowering young people in the City of Columbus.