HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.1 American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month ProclamationAgenda Item 3.1
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
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DATE: April 21, 2026
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Colleen Tribby, City Manager
SUBJECT:
American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Vanessa Rosales, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a proclamation for American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness
Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month is observed in April each year to honor
the contributions, history, and lived experiences of Muslim communities in California. This
month serves as an opportunity to uplift the leadership, service, and resilience of American
Muslims who continue to strengthen California’s civic, cultural, and economic fabric.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month”
WHEREAS, freedom of religion is a cherished right and a fundamental value upon which the law and ethics of the United States are based;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin takes great pride in supporting religious freedoms and is strengthened by contributions of its diverse
population, including American Muslims; and
WHEREAS, approximately one million Muslim Americans currently reside in California; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Dublin benefit from Muslim religious, charitable, educational , and empowerment organizations in the
East Bay; and
WHEREAS, members of the Dublin Muslim community have advocated for equity and inclusion in education and social programs at the
municipal and state levels; and
WHEREAS, the Dublin City Council desires to promote awareness of the many contributions of American Muslims in Dublin and across the
nation and extend to them the respect every American deserves; and
WHEREAS, in 2024, California Senate Concurrent Resolution 133 moved American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness from August to April
to align with the school year, allowing students of all backgrounds the opportunity to engage with and commemorate this month.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin acknowledges the rich history and contributions of
Muslims and the lasting positive impact they have made and does hereby proclaim April 2026 as “American Muslim Appreciation and
Awareness Month” in the City of Dublin.
DATED: April 21, 2026
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