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To declare March as Women’s History Month and to commemorate the community service of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Central Ohio Chapter
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WHEREAS, founded in 1981, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Ohio Chapter was chartered in September 2011 with 35 African American women from various parts of Central Ohio to develop a leadership forum for African American women.
WHEREAS, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Ohio Chapter has an outstanding record of empowering Black females and its mission is, “To advocate on behalf of black women and girls to promote leadership development and gender equity in the areas of health, education and economic empowerment” and
WHEREAS, the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Ohio Chapter has several committees that focus on health, education, public policy, and economic development that ensure that the lives of Black females in Franklin, Fairfield, Licking and Delaware counties are improved by eliminating the discrepancies they experience in their communities; and
WHEREAS, we declare March as Women’s History Month; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize National Coalition of 100 Black Women Central Ohio Chapter for their commitment to service in the community; now therefore,