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A Resolution of Expression To Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Celebrate Giving
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WHEREAS, in celebration of National Philanthropy Day, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Ohio Chapter is hosting the annual Celebrate Giving Luncheon; and
WHEREAS, Celebrate Giving recognizes and celebrates outstanding philanthropists who have significantly impacted the Greater Columbus Community through volunteer and philanthropic efforts; and
WHEREAS; the Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Ohio Chapter will be honoring nine recipients, including: Al and Barbara Siemer; the Reverend Monsignor Joseph M. Hendricks; BuckeyeThon; the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation; Abercrombie & Fitch Co.; Compton Construction; Meagan Warren, Books for Bedtime, Marilyn Frank; and J.W. “Bill” Straker; and
WHEREAS, the honorees, as well as Association of Fundraising Professionals Central Ohio Chapter remind the Community that each person has something to give to benefit others and enable growth as individuals and as a community; and
WHEREAS, this year, Celebrate Giving is celebrating its 25th Anniversary; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby celebrate the 25th anniversary of Celebrate Giving on this day, Tuesday, November 21, 2017.