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To Celebrate the Yazaki Corporation and the Strong Partnership Between Japan and Central Ohio
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WHEREAS, the Yazaki Corporation maintains a strong presence in Columbus through a field office of Yazaki North America; and
WHEREAS, the Yazaki Corporation’s commitment to efficiency and sustainability in transportation is well-aligned with ongoing initiatives in the City of Columbus and contributes to a cleaner future with more mobility options for residents of Central Ohio; and
WHEREAS, the partnerships of the people of Columbus and Central Ohio with the people of Japan has greatly increased economic productivity and cultural understanding; and
WHEREAS, Columbus has one of the largest Japanese populations of any Ohio city and Central Ohio’s Japanese population is among the largest in the Midwest; and
WHEREAS, Japanese businesses frequently invest in and collaborate with Columbus based companies, sharing best practices and forging mutually beneficial partnerships; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus is proud to support cultural exchanges between Columbus and Japan through institutions such as Ohio State, the Franklin Park Conservatory, the Columbus Japanese Language School, and the Midwest U.S. Japan Association; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus hopes to deepen the cultural and economic ties between Central Ohio and Japan and recognizes the important rule of the Yazaki Corporation in promoting those bonds; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council celebrates the Yazaki Corporation and the strong partnership between Japan and Central Ohio.