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To Recognize and Celebrate the Week of Monday, April 24th - Sunday, April 30th, 2017 as Columbus Young Professionals Week in the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, the active involvement of young professionals is essential to the future competitiveness of the City of Columbus, its businesses and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, a positive and supportive environment for young professionals is necessary to encourage them to continue to work and live in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the inaugural Columbus Young Professionals Week is a collaborative calendar of events and activities focused on all there is to do around the City of Columbus for young professionals; and
WHEREAS, fifty events will be hosted during Columbus Young Professionals Week in partnership with more than forty Columbus organizations such as young professional groups, non-profit organizations, colleges and universities, and local employers; and
WHEREAS, Columbus-area young professionals and college students are invited to attend any and all of these events throughout the week-long efforts, including networking mixers, leadership workshops, volunteer efforts, fitness activities, social gatherings, and more to get connected, to explore the city, and to give back; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus Young Professionals Club - as lead organizer of the effort - is also a nationally-recognized leader in attracting, retaining, and engaging young professionals; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the week of Monday, April 24th - Sunday, April 30th, 2017 as Columbus Young Professionals Week in the City of Columbus.