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To recognize and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Dominican Learning Center in the City of Columbus
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WHEREAS, the Dominican Learning Center (DLC), founded by the Dominican Sisters of Peace and located at 1111 East Steward Avenue, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary on Tuesday, May 21st, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the DLC is an Adult Learning Center whose mission is to serve the poor and marginalized by providing one-to-one or small group tutoring, English as a Second Language, GED and citizenship classes to help adults improve their job readiness and skills in reading, writing, spelling, speaking, listening, mathematics and basic computer use; and
WHEREAS, the DLC envisions a Central Ohio community where every person has the opportunity to experience a satisfying, fulfilling and peaceful life because he or she is able to read, write, understand and converse in English, earn their GED or become a citizen, and gain proficient computation and technology skills to improve their earning opportunity and contribution to our economy and community; and
WHEREAS, the DLC is committed to respecting the dignity, unique talents and individuality of every learner served. The DLC provides excellent, innovative instruction in a welcoming and peaceful environment in order to inspire, motivate and build self-confidence; and
WHEREAS, the DLC has served more than 6,000 individuals from 52 countries and has hundreds of dedicated volunteer tutors and partnerships with 11 organizations and 26 local public libraries, the DLC strives to help build stronger, more productive citizens in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the Columbus City Council is thankful for the impactful work of the Dominican Learning Center, as we recognize the importance of providing residents of Columbus with options on how to empower themselves; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Do...
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