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To recognize the 31st Annual National Night Out and commend its Columbus area sponsors and participants for their dedicated efforts in crime prevention and community building.
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WHEREAS, the 31st Annual National Night Out is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and locally co-sponsored by the Columbus Division of Police; and
WHEREAS, the National Association of Town Watch established National Night Out, 'America's Night Out Against Crime,' in 1984 to promote involvement by the community in crime prevention activities; and
WHEREAS, National Night Out seeks to heighten awareness of crime, drugs and violence; generate support for and participation in local anticrime efforts; build neighborhood unity; and send a message to criminals that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back; and
WHEREAS, National Night Out brings together citizens, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials in pursuit of this commendable mission; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, nearly 130 block watches, civic associations and community groups in Columbus celebrated National Night Out; and
WHEREAS, special recognition should be paid to the members of the Columbus Division of Police Community Liaison Section for their constant effort to serve the citizens of Columbus and to make National Night Out a successful event in our City; and
WHEREAS, Columbus, in solidarity with thousands of cities and communities from across the nation, will celebrate the 31st Annual National Night Out on August 5, 2014; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the the 31st Annual National Night Out and thanks its Columbus area sponsors and participants for their continued service and dedication to the Columbus community.