HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-003 CCR Member Elliott introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ETHNIC
POPULATIONS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a goal to promote the inclusion of
all residents in Brooklyn Center's community life by emphasizing opportunities to include all
residents in the community's activities and plans; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that its cultural composition has
changed significantly over the past two decades, with its ethnic population over half of its total
population; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Center is strengthened by the rich cultural diversity of its
people, and welcomes individuals of all races, religions, and cultural backgrounds; and
WHEREAS, each individual brings a part of his or her own heritage and over time
each heritage becomes part of our common heritage, leading us to become a more united people;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the vital contributions ethnic
populations have made to the strength and diversity of our community and recognizes their rich
legacy of ingenuity, perseverance, and achievement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the following heritage celebrations and all other heritage celebrations
reflected in Brooklyn Center's population are recognized for the purpose of encouraging our
citizens to learn more about the history of ethnic populations and how they have contributed to the
culture and heritage of our community:
February African American History Month
March Irish-American Heritage Month
March 25 Greek Independence Day
April 14 Pan American Day
May Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month
May Jewish American Heritage Month
May 17 (Syttende Mai) Norwegian Constitution Day
May 21 World Day for Cultural Diversity
June Caribbean-American Heritage Month
June 6 Swedish National Day
September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
October Italian American Heritage Month
October 6 German-American Day
November American Indigenous Heritage Month
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-03
January 10, 2022
Date Mayor
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City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Lawrence-Anderson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Butler, Elliott, Graves, Lawrence-Anderson, Ryan
and the following voted against the same: None
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.