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To recognize the 32nd 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 32nd 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; 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, celebrating National Night Out once a year helps residents get to know their neighbors, build community and come together against crime and drugs year-round; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, nearly 140 blockwatches, civic associations and community groups in Columbus celebrated National Night Out; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Division of Police Community Liaison Section is deserving of special recognition for everything they do to make National Night Out a successful event in Columbus. National Night Out is only one example of their constant effort to serve the citizens of Columbus and to strengthen police-community partnerships; and
WHEREAS, Columbus, in solidarity with thousands of cities and communities from across the nation, will celebrate the 32nd Annual National Night Out on August 4, 2015; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize the 32nd Annual National Night Out and thank its Columbus area sponsors and participants for their continued service a...
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