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To congratulate Stonewall Columbus on their 27th year, and to commend their efforts to provide services to Central Ohio's GLBTQ community.
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WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus was established in June of 1981, on the 12th anniversary of the pivotal Stonewall Riots in New York City; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the organization contributed much to the lives of many by providing a community center, programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of Columbus' important and diverse GLBTQ community through discovery, affirmation and celebration; and
WHEREAS, as a tribute to the important legacy of the Stonewall events of 1969, Stonewall Columbus hosts the PRIDE Holiday each June, an event that is the largest of its kind in the Midwest welcoming over 100,000 visitors as well as ten million in tourism dollars for our state capital; and
WHEREAS, over and above the crowds and dollars the annual event brings to the City, it more importantly raises the pride, courage and love of a community that has contributed so much to the City of Columbus; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby take great PRIDE in congratulating Stonewall Columbus for their significant contribution and unwavering dedication to the GLBTQ citizens of Central Ohio.