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To Recognize and Celebrate the Centennial Celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus.
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WHEREAS, the Centennial Celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus held on May 10th, 2016 will celebrate one hundred years of the Kiwanis Club’s presence in and service to the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Columbus is one of more than eight thousand clubs worldwide in more than eighty countries; and
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Columbus was founding in 1916 and is the fifth oldest Kiwanis Club that provides a wide range of opportunities to volunteer time and talent to make a difference not only in the City of Columbus but in the international community as well; and
WHEREAS, with The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of 60,000 innocent babies and 30,000 mothers each year. Kiwanis Club of Columbus has pledged to be a 'Model Club,' committing to raise $130,000 for the Eliminate Project which stands as the single largest club pledge throughout Kiwanis International, and another example of how the Columbus Club continues to take a leadership role in the global community; and
WHEREAS, the Kiwanis Club of Columbus addresses the needs of the City of Columbus by mentoring children, serving homeless community members, providing scholarships for deserving students and promoting entrepreneurship; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is grateful for the Kiwanis Club of Columbus’ continued dedication and support to our community; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the Centennial Celebration of the Kiwanis Club of Columbus on May 10th, 2016.