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To honor and recognize the 25th anniversary of the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus
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WHEREAS, the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus was founded in 1990 and was formed to produce vocal music of the highest quality in the rich tradition of men's choral singing; and
WHEREAS, the Chorus unites as a gay men's chorus to rehearse and work in an atmosphere of camaraderie and support; and
WHEREAS, the Chorus performs publicly before general audiences, thus fostering increased recognition, understanding, and acceptance of gays, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people in society; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus is open to all individuals regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, the Chorus currently has more than 120 active singing members and more than 50 volunteers that assist with performances and day-to-day operations; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we hereby honor and recognize the 25th anniversary of the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus