City of Columbus - File #: 0267X-2018

• File #: 0267X-2018
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/13/2018
• In control: Remy
• On agenda: 9/17/2018
• Final action: 9/19/2018
• Title: To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Welcoming Week 2018.
• Sponsors: Emmanuel V. Remy, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Jaiza Page, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
9/19/2018	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
9/18/2018	1	MAYOR	Signed
9/17/2018	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
9/17/2018	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Welcoming Week 2018.

Body

WHEREAS, Welcoming Week, which takes place September 14^th  through 23^rd, celebrates the growing movement of communities that fully embrace new Americans and their contributions to the social fabric of our country; and

WHEREAS, Welcoming Week is an annual celebration bringing together thousands of people and a series of local events that celebrate the contributions of immigrants and refugees and

the role communities play in fostering a greater welcome; and

WHEREAS, efforts that promote understanding and collaboration between all member of our community are crucial in encouraging and preserving the welcoming and inclusive environment of Columbus; and

WHEREAS, The City of Columbus has been recognized as a hospitable and collaborative place where individuals, families, and institutions thrive and the contributions of all are celebrated and valued; and

WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, or place of origin, enhances the cultural fabric, economic growth, global competitiveness, and overall prosperity for current and future generations in the City of Columbus; now, therefore

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

To Honor, Recognize, and Celebrate Welcoming Week from September 14^th through 23^rd, 2018.