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To congratulate Stonewall Columbus on their 29th Year of Service to Central Ohio's GLBTQA Community.
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WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus was established in June of 1981, on the 12th anniversary of the watershed Stonewall Riots in New York City; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the organization has provided programming and services that enhance the well-being and visibility of Columbus's vibrant and diverse GLBTQA community; and
WHEREAS, Stonewall Columbus hosts the Pride holiday each June, a month-long celebration culminating in the annual Pride parade and festival, which attract over 100,000 visitors to the city and draw tens of millions of dollars to the local economy; and
WHEREAS, to celebrate Pride, Stonewall Columbus will hold a series of events throughout the month of June, including Dance for Pride on June 4th, An Exhibit of Pride on June 5th, the Run for Pride 5k on June 12th, and the annual Pride Brunch on June 20th; and
WHEREAS, this year's Pride Festival - with its numerous events, activities, and vendors - will take place June 19th and 20th at Goodale Park; and
WHEREAS, beyond bringing crowds and dollars to the city and region by hosting this annual event, Stonewall Columbus embodies the pride, courage, and aspiration 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 three decades of service to central Ohio's GLBTQA community.