HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-004 CCR Member Kay Lasman introduced the following resolution and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -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, 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/Pacific American Heritage Month
May Jewish American Heritage Month
May 17 (Syttende Mai) Norwegian Constitution Day
June 6 Swedish National Day
September 15- October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
October 6 German - American Day
November American Indian Heritage Month
RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -04
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January 11, 2010
Date Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Dan Ryan
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof
Tim Willson, Kay Lasman, Tim Roche, Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.