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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3.1 American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month ProclamationAgenda Item 3.1 STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL Page 1 of 2 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. 7 Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS: 1) American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Proclamation 8 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 9