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A RESOLUTION
NO._______
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS IN SUPPORT OF "THE DREAM
LIVES," DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. (MLK) COMMEMORATION EVENT.
WHEREAS, the Mayor's Commission on Unity, Diversity and Prosperity
(?the Commission?), has a history of hosting an annual commemorative event to
celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; and,
WHEREAS, the Commission seeks to renew the spirit of the MLK legacy to meet
the challenges of today and to broaden the draw of citizen participants from
all ages, races and walks of life through "The Dream Lives," MLK Commemorative
Event, where the Columbus, Georgia community will participate in a Unity
Processional to the Liberty Theatre and, there, join in the celebration of the
MLK legacy with nationally renowned and local speakers and entertainment; and,
WHEREAS, numerous corporate sponsors have stepped forward to support this MLK
Commemorative Event of speakers and entertainment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
That the Mayor, City Manager and Finance Director are hereby authorized to
accept approximately $23,000 from FY2017 and $50,000 for FY2018 in support of
the MLK commemorative event and to expend monies to cover said expenses of the
event approved by the Commission and the Mayor, but in no event in excess of
amounts received in donation. Any donated amounts in excess of the costs of the
MLK commemorative event will be retained in a designated account of the
Commission to be used for similar events sponsored by the Commission in future
years.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
__________ day of ______________, 2017, and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of _______ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting __________.
Councilor Baker voting __________.
Councilor Barnes voting __________.
Councilor Davis voting __________.
Councilor Garrett voting __________.
Councilor Henderson voting __________.
Councilor Huff voting __________.
Councilor Thomas voting __________.
Councilor Turner Pugh voting __________.
Councilor Woodson voting __________.
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
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