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To declare the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 Light Ohio Blue Week
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WHEREAS, In honor of our men and women in uniform, downtown Columbus has come together to "Light Ohio Blue" from May 9 through May 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Every day, over 1900 officers of the Columbus division of Police face the challenge of keeping every Columbus neighborhood safe with bravery and honor: and
WHEREAS, The members of the Columbus Division of Police perform their duty under the direction of core values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence; and
WHEREAS, "Light Ohio Blue" is also an opportunity to remember those Law Enforcement Officers who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, Mr. William Swank began this campaign in honor of the first responders in our Columbus community; and
WHEREAS, In 2017, the campaign expanded to include first responders from central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, In 2019, the campaign expanded from central Ohio to honor first responders across the Buckeye state; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this council hereby does declare May 9 through May 15, 2021, as "Light Ohio Blue" week and express its gratitude to the women and men of the Columbus Division of Police for their service to theCity of Columbus.