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To Recognize and Celebrate the Ohio Machine’s Major League Lacrosse Championship and Their Contributions to the Columbus Community.
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WHEREAS, as a result of the efforts of both the players and the coach, The Ohio Machine, based in Central Ohio, recently won the 2017 Major League Lacrosse Championships; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 season was all-around successful for the team with numerous wins and accolades including seven players named as MLL All-Stars and the MLL MVP; and
WHEREAS, not only does the team excel at lacrosse, the group also strives to better our community and carries a strong commitment to community engagement, as represented by the establishment of the Ohio Machine Lacrosse Foundation and the team’s generous participation in events including the Shootout for Soldiers and the Ohio High School Senior All-Star Game, both of which were hosted by the Ohio Machine; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Machine’s 2017 championship comes as a result of hard work and dedication, and the team’s continued commitment to public service is appreciated by the residents of the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, this Council and our community wishes the team the best of luck as they approach the upcoming season; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the Ohio Machine’s Major League Lacrosse Championship and their contributions to the Columbus community.