City of Columbus - File #: 0267X-2017

• File #: 0267X-2017
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/12/2017
• In control: Stinziano
• On agenda: 10/16/2017
• Final action: 10/19/2017
• Title: To Recognize and Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Highball Halloween and its Contribution to the City of Columbus
• Sponsors: Michael Stinziano, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Shannon G. Hardin, Jaiza Page, Priscilla Tyson, Zach M. Klein

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/19/2017	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/18/2017	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/16/2017	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/16/2017	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To Recognize and Celebrate the 10^th Anniversary of Highball Halloween and its Contribution to the City of Columbus

Body

WHEREAS, Highball Halloween has been raising funds for the betterment of the Short North Arts District for the past ten years; and

WHEREAS, Highball Halloween, one of the nation’s most elaborate costume parties, was founded in 2008 as a one night event centered around costume fashion shows, and has grown to a weekend full of events and community fun; and

WHEREAS, Highball Halloween celebrates the individuality and creativity of Columbus, through live art, performances, and costume fashion shows that draw an audience from across the Central Ohio region and beyond; and

WHEREAS, Highball Halloween is hosted by Short North Alliance whose mission is to work to advocate, improve, engage, sustain, and market for the Short North community and those who work and visit the neighborhood; and

WHEREAS, upon this anniversary, the City of Columbus commends Highball Halloween for their contributions made to our community and wish them continued success in the future; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:

That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 10^th Anniversary of Highball Halloween on this day, October 16^th, 2017.