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America 250 Ohio Commission thanks Franklin County for supporting July 4 celebration
Summary
Todd Kliesmith of the America 250 Ohio Commission thanked Franklin County for a $25,000 contribution to the Columbus Commons July 4 semiquincentennial event and outlined statewide programming and fall activities including a tree-planting and State Fair presence.
Todd Kliesmith, executive director of the America 250 Ohio Commission, briefed the Franklin County Board of Commissioners about the statewide semiquincentennial program and thanked county leaders for financial support of the July 4 Columbus Commons event. He described the celebration as a statewide, year-long set of events and noted partnerships and upcoming themes.
"We want to thank you for your recent contribution of $25,000 toward that event," Kliesmith said, noting the July 4 program included a reading of the Declaration of Independence and a performance by the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. He invited the county to collaborate on upcoming events such as a tree planting at the National Veterans Memorial and Museum and a presence at the Ohio State Fair.
