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To honor, recognize, and salute founder and YWCA Woman of Achievement recipient Mrs. Glenna B. Watson and the Carrousels of Columbus Incorporated on their 51st Annual Convention.
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WHEREAS, Carrousels of Columbus Incorporated was established by Mrs. Glenna B. Watson and Mrs. Betty Brewer in November of 1956 in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, Carrousels Inc. was created to expand the bond of friendship and social activity between a committed group of community conscience, forward looking African American Women who fostered congenial attitudes toward one another; and
WHEREAS, Carrousels Inc. since its founding has expanded its reach beyond Columbus, Ohio and now includes 24 Chapters in cities across the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, Carrousels Inc. expanded this bond of friendship to philanthropic support to organizations and endeavors such as the American Heart Association, Directions for Youth, Girls Incorporated, Breast Cancer Awareness, support for half way houses , programs and other supportive services for women, children and families; and
WHEREAS, the 25 active members of the Carrousels of Columbus Inc. will host the Annual Convention at the Renaissance Columbus Hotel located in downtown Columbus, Ohio from June 23rd -June 26th 2016, an event which will mark the 51st Annual Convention of Carrousels Inc.; and
WHEREAS, 2016 will mark the 60th Year of the founding of Carrousels Incorporated and this convention will give the members of Carrousels Inc. an opportunity to fondly reflect upon the friendships, social activities, charitable enterprises, community consciousness and impact of Carrousels Inc. on cities and communities across the United States of American, now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby honor, recognize, salute, the leadership of founder Mrs. Glenna B. Watson and the Carrousels of Columbus Incorporated and congratulate the organization on their 51st Annual...
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