City of Columbus - File #: 0145X-2017

• File #: 0145X-2017
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/3/2017
• In control: Page
• On agenda: 5/15/2017
• Final action: 5/18/2017
• Title: To recognize Gracehaven and their commitment of going “Over the Edge,” to end Sex Trafficking
• Sponsors: Jaiza Page, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/18/2017	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
5/18/2017	1	MAYOR	Signed
5/15/2017	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEM	Signed
5/15/2017	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

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To recognize Gracehaven and their commitment of going “Over the Edge,” to end Sex Trafficking

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WHEREAS, Gracehaven was founded in order to care for the growing number of victims of domestic minor sex trafficking; and

WHEREAS, Gracehaven provides outreach and supportive services under the scope of Community Collaboration, Prevention Education and Awareness, Intervention Training, Survivor Care and Support; and

WHEREAS, Gracehaven's programs are carefully designed to most effectively meet the needs of everyone impacted by human trafficking and human sex trafficking is the second fastest growing criminal industry in the United States; and

WHEREAS More than 1,100 youth are victims of Sex Trafficking every year throughout Ohio and Gracehaven is bringing awareness to combat the issue plaguing our communities by hosting,  “Over the Edge,” a fundraising event; and

WHEREAS, Over the Edge participants will rappel for a cause and climb 190 feet down the PNC Plaza, in the heart of downtown Columbus on June 15^th and 16^th, 2017; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:  That this Council does hereby congratulate Gracehaven on their dedication to service and their contributions to the City of Columbus.