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To recognize and honor Latino Arts and Humanity for their cultural preservation through the annual Day of the Dead Columbus Celebration
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WHEREAS, In 2008 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization or UNESCO recognized the importance of Día de Los Muertos by adding the holiday to its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity; and
WHEREAS, Day of the Dead is a celebration to honor the deceased, celebrated in many different countries around the world, including the United States; and
WHEREAS, Since 1999 Day of the Dead Columbus was made to share with the community the cultural background of the Day of the Dead and provide an opportunity to observe a different perception of the life-death duality; and
WHEREAS, Day of the Dead Columbus is hosted by Latino Arts for Humanity a nonprofit organization that encourages, develops, and preserves the arts and cultural heritage of the Latine community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus benefits from the diversity of its residents, and Latine & Hispanic Americans continue to contribute to the cultural and economic vibrancy of its communities; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby recognize and celebrate Latino Arts and Humanity for their contributions in preserving and promoting cultural awareness.