City of Columbus - File #: 0304X-2018

• File #: 0304X-2018
• Version: 1
• Type: Ceremonial Resolution
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/10/2018
• In control: Page
• On agenda: 10/15/2018
• Final action: 10/17/2018
• Title: To recognize Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon for celebrating racing in the community, exceptional fundraising, and groundbreaking research
• Sponsors: Jaiza Page, Elizabeth Brown, Mitchell Brown, Emmanuel V. Remy, Michael Stinziano, Priscilla Tyson, Shannon G. Hardin

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/17/2018	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/16/2018	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/15/2018	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/15/2018	1	Columbus City Council	Adopted	Pass

Title

To recognize Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon for celebrating racing in the community, exceptional fundraising, and groundbreaking research

Body

WHEREAS, Nationwide Children’s Hospital is honored to be the title beneficiary for the Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon and 2018 marks the seventh year of the strong partnership; and

WHEREAS, Thus far - millions has been raised for the Hospital.  This includes more than $800,000 contributed since 2012 by the Columbus Marathon Board of Directors; and

WHEREAS, the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 21^st, 2018 in the heart of the Capital City; and

WHEREAS, we encourage everyone to register and fundraise for the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon, so that one day we can celebrate finding cures for all of the patients. Dedicate your race to the kids helped by this incredible institution, by running or walking 13.1 or 26.2 miles; and

WHEREAS, The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon is proud to recognize some of the top high school student athletes and leaders in central Ohio with its 18th annual Lashutka Awards; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council recognizes the runners, walkers, volunteers and supporters of the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon; further, we celebrate our community's youngest patients, honor those who have succumbed to their illnesses, and support the family and friends who stood by them, for their determination and courage.