Columbus, Georgia

A RESOLUTION

No.



WHEREAS, the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts has been constructed as a

public-private partnership between the State of Georgia, the Columbus, Georgia

Consolidated Government and private donors to The Columbus Challenge;



WHEREAS, the new RiverCenter is a state-of-the-art facility containing three

theatres and acclaimed educational facilities;



WHEREAS, it will serve our local residents as a cultural and educational

resource offering entertainment programs for decades to come;



WHEREAS, the RiverCenter is already having a significant economic impact with

the revitalization efforts underway in Uptown Columbus;



WHEREAS, the Grand Opening Celebration of the RiverCenter was conducted with

over thirty public activities successfully attracting thousands of local

patrons;



WHEREAS, the RiverCenter's Board of Directors, professional staff and many

volunteers have performed outstanding service to our community.



NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:



We hereby commend and congratulate RiverCenter Project Manager and Executive

Director James Baudoin and his staff for their hard work in planning and

conducting grand opening events for this fabulous cultural and educational

facility. Columbus is truly proud of the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts

which will serve the Columbus community for generations to come. Let a copy of

this Resolution be forwarded to Mr. James Baudoin.



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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the

21st day of May, 2002, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of

______ members of said Council.





Councilor Allen voting ___________.

Councilor Henderson voting ___________.

Councilor Hunter voting ___________.

Councilor McDaniel voting ___________.

Councilor Poydasheff voting ___________.

Councilor Rodgers voting ___________.

Councilor Smith voting ___________.

Councilor Suber voting ___________.

Councilor Pugh voting ___________.

Councilor Woodson voting ___________.





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TINY B. WASHINGTON BOBBY G. PETERS

CLERK MAYOR