HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-004 CCRMember Kay Lasman
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO.
introduced the following resolution and
2009-04
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ETHNIC
POPULATIONS AND HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS
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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
March
March 25
April 14
May
May
May 17 (Syttende Mai)
June 6
September 15-October 15
October 6
November
African American History Month
Irish-American Heritage Month
Greek Independence Day
Pan American Day
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Jewish American Heritage Month
Norwegian Constitution Day
Swedish National Day
Hispanic Heritage Month
German-American Day
American Indian Heritage Month
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RESOLUTION NO. 2009-04
Januarv 12, 2009
Date
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City Clerk
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Mayor
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 Rocheg.,Dan Ryan, and Mark Yelich;
and the lutiowtng votea a t1s< We same: none;
whereupon said resolution Sts declared duly passed and adopted.