HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-004 CCRMember Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-04
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 decade, with its ethnic population one-third 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, many ethnic populations have played central roles in some of the most
triumphant and courageous moments in history; 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/Pacific American Heritage Month
May 2-9, 2004 Jewish Heritage Week
May 17 (Syttende Mai) Norwegian Celebration of Liberation
June 6 Swedish National Day
September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
October 6 German-American Day
November American Indian Heritage Month
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RESOLUTION NO. 2ooq-n4
January 10, 2005
Date
ATTEST: S~•1o~/i~.t
City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Lasman, diane Niesen, and Mary O'Connor;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.