Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, Georgia

Georgia?s First Consolidated Government



Post Office Box 1340

Columbus, Georgia 31902-1340

Phone (706) 653-4017FAX (706) 653-4560







April 2, 2003







To: Honorable Mayor Bob Poydasheff and Columbus City Council Members,



According to the 2000 US Census, the Hispanic/Latino population is the fastest

growing population in our country and this growth is reflected in the Columbus

community as well. Because we recognize the growing diversity of our

community, we want to ensure that the services provided by the Columbus

Consolidated Government meet the needs of all our citizens, and that our

employees are prepared to embrace the various ethnic cultures that make up this

fine community.



On behalf of the Columbus Consolidated Government, I invite you to serve as an

advisory member to the Hispanic Outreach Project (HOP). A HOP committee of

Columbus Consolidated Government employees will serve on an internal committee.



I hope you will accept this invitation and assist us in this important outreach

initiative. As an advisory council member to HOP, you will be asked to attend

a limited number of meetings to share your knowledge and offer advice regarding

the challenges Hispanics/Latinos face in our community. Please communicate

your interest in serving to Ms. Erica Turner at 706/653-4017 or via e-mail

ericaturner@columbusga.org or e-mail me at rhollowell@columbusga.org. Please

let us know your response as soon as possible.



You are invited to attend a HOP advisory council meeting on Thursday, April 17,

2003 at 4:00 PM in the Ground Floor Conference Room at the Government Center.



Let me thank you in advance for your anticipated prompt response and interest

in this endeavor.



Sincerely,









Reather D. Hollowell

HOP Coordinator