At the City Council Ceremonial Resolutions Event on Monday, November 25, 2024, at 4:00pm in Council Chambers, Dr. Rattan Lal was among those honored at a public ceremony held for notable organizations and residents from across the Columbus. Several City Council members attended, including Council President Shannon Hardin, Council President Pro Tem Rob Dorans, Councilmember Nancy Day-Achauer, and Councilmember Christopher Wyche. Specifically, the resolution recognized Dr. Lal in his numerous contributions and established a precident to celebrate December 5, 2024 as World Soil Day in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Lal thanks and appreciates the City of Columbus for this honor, and he is especially pleased that World Soil Day has become an official city holiday in Columbus, Ohio.