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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CIIY COUNCIL
CI1YOF DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the Statue of Liberty has been the symbol of freedom, hope, and opportunity for millions of
immigrants since the people of France dedicated the Lady of Liberty to the people of America on October
28, 1886; and
WHEREAS, the Statue of Liberty serves as a reminder to all that the United States is a nation of
immigrants, a nation of nations; and
WHEREAS, the Statue of Liberty is a lasting memorial to the immigrants who have made America great;
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H1J:lERBAS, millions of immigrants settled throughout the vast territory of the United States, and
,upported the ideals of independence and liberty; and
WHEREAS, the torch held by the Statue of Liberty serves as a beacon of freedom that lives in the soul of
every American; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 1886, the Statue of Liberty began to greet immigrants who came to America
in pursuit of their dreams; and
1iVHEREAS, it is only fitting that we set aside October 28, 2005, as a day of celebration to honor the
immigrants welcomed by the burning torch of the Lady of Liberty to this land of freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Janet Lockhart, Mayor of the City of Dublin, on behalf
of the entire City Council, do hereby proclaim October 28, 2005, as "NATIONAL IMMIGRANTS DAY"
in the City of Dublin.
DATED: October 18,2005
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