File #: R-256-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 5/4/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Recognizing the American Cultural Exchange Service and their students for completion of the 2022 - 2023 school year and their contributions to the community.
Sponsors: Cerssandra McPherson
Attachments: 1. Audio: City Council 5/16/2023
Label
Councilwoman McPherson

Title
Recognizing the American Cultural Exchange Service and their students for completion of the 2022 - 2023 school year and their contributions to the community.

Summary
WHEREAS, the American Cultural Exchange Service is an exchange program, which includes a high school exchange allowing students from outside of the United States to live for a year in communities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan; and

WHEREAS, students participating in the program take part in enrichment activities to develop and improve their leadership potential; and

WHEREAS, students complete volunteer hours with various charitable organizations resulting in the betterment of the communities in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan; and

WHEREAS, students have completed the 2022 - 2023 school year as part of the American Cultural Exchange Service; and

WHEREAS, the class of 2022-2023 was the first to participate in a hands-on job shadowing opportunity with the members and staff of the Toledo City Council, where they attended a weekly staff meeting, participated in discussions pertaining to American style federal, state and local government, sharing information about their home countries, and attending an Agenda Review meeting of the Council; and

WHEREAS, the encounter between the students, staff, and members proved to be an enriching and valuable learning experience for all involved; and

WHEREAS, Toledo City Council recognizes the positive impact that cultural exchange programs have on both the participants and the communities that the participants live throughout the world; NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:

SECTION 1. That the American Cultural Exchange Service and its students are hereby recognized and commended for the completion of the 2022 - 2023 school year and Toledo City Council gives sincere wishes for their continued success.

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