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To Recognize and Celebrate the 2nd Annual Ohio International Soccer Cup
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WHEREAS, from April 18, 2019, through April 20, 2019, the Center for Somali American Engagement and Somali Eagles of Columbus will host the 2nd Annual Ohio International Soccer Cup in Columbus, Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio International Soccer Cup is a four-day event that not only includes athletic competition, but also provides entertainment and a platform for social dialogue; and
WHEREAS, the Center for Somali American Engagement and Somali Eagles of Columbus leverage the success of the tournament to promote access to higher education by helping youth obtain financial aid and providing support to apply to, enroll in, and complete a post-secondary education; and
WHEREAS, the 2nd Annual Ohio International Soccer Cup will feature 24 teams with more than 800 players competing nationally and internationally from Arizona, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee as well as Canada; and
WHEREAS, athletic tournaments like the Ohio International Soccer Cup bring people and communities together through competition, highlight the City of Columbus to visitors from across the country, and help build core values such as teamwork, perseverance, dedication, and sportsmanship; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 2nd Annual Ohio International Soccer Cup hosted in Columbus, Ohio.