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File #: 0048X-2005    Version: 1
Type: Ceremonial Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/22/2005 In control: Ginther
On agenda: 3/28/2005 Final action: 3/31/2005
Title: To declare March 28th to April 3rd Crew Week in Columbus, Ohio.
Sponsors: Matthew D. Habash
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To declare March 28th to April 3rd Crew Week in Columbus, Ohio.
 
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[To declare March 28th to April 3rd Crew Week in Columbus, Ohio.
 
Whereas, in 1996 Major League Soccer chose Columbus, Ohio as "Home" for one of its original ten teams, the COLUMBUS CREW, and
 
Whereas, The COLUMBUS CREW and Major League Soccer are poised to begin their tenth season of bringing major league soccer excitement to the Citizens of Columbus, and
 
Whereas, the COLUMBUS CREW and Crew Stadium will host two exciting soccer events, the 2005 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star game on July 30th and the United States vs. Mexico World Cup qualifier on September 3rd, and
Whereas, the COLUMBUS CREW team members and coaching staff have well represented the City of Columbus both nationally and internationally by exhibiting a high level of skill, determination, confidence, and character, and
 
Whereas, the COLUMBUS CREW has worked to strengthen our community through countless volunteer hours spent with nonprofit organizations and through public soccer clinics that have introduced the sport of soccer to area youngsters, and
 
Whereas, the COLUMBUS CREW will begin their quest for the 2005 MLS Championship when the season begins April 2nd, with the Crew taking on the Los Angels Galaxy at 7:30 p.m. in Crew Stadium, therefore   
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
 
That this Council declares March 28th to April 3rd Crew Week in Columbus, Ohio and offers best wishes for a championship season.