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To recognize CAIR - Columbus on the occasion of its 25th Annual Banquet, and to commend the organization for its legal services to Central Ohioans
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WHEREAS, the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is America's largest Islamic civil liberties group; and
WHEREAS, CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding; and
WHEREAS, CAIR - Ohio gives a voice to the state's more than 200,000 Muslims, including 50,000 in Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, CAIR - Columbus prides itself on its legal services to the community, employing staff attorneys who are dedicated to advocating and mediating on behalf of Muslims and others who have experienced religious discrimination, defamation, or hate crimes through their pro bono or low-cost legal services; and
WHEREAS, CAIR - Columbus will host its 25th Annual Banquet on Saturday,
October 29th, at 5:30 pm at The Ohio State Union; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That we do hereby congratulate CAIR - Columbus on its 25th Annual Banquet, and wish the organization continued success in its work on behalf of Central Ohio's Muslim community.