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Agenda Item 4.10
DATE:April 20, 2021
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation
Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider proclaiming April as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of
Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
April is recognized as National Arab American Heritage Month across the United States to
celebrate the Arab American heritage and culture and recognize the contributions of Arab
Americans. This proclamation reflects the City of Dublin’s support of the diversity and inclusivity
of all people, culture, and traditions represented by its residents.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Arab American Heritage Month Proclamation
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“Arab American Heritage Month – April 2021”
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin takes great pride in the diversity and inclusivity of all people, cultures, and traditions represented by its
residents; and
WHEREAS,National Arab American Heritage Month is observed throughout the United States each April to highlight the substantial
contributions Arab Americans have made to every facet of life; and
WHEREAS, between the years 1800-1924, over 20 million immigrants came to the United States of America, with approximately 95,000 of
them from the Greater Syria region, known as today’s present-day Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine; and
WHEREAS,the first Arab American immigrants who came to the United States brought along with them a rich history and traditions that have fused
beautifully with the American culture; and
WHEREAS,Arab Americans have made valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American life, including medicine, education, and
diversity in faith; and
WHEREAS,Arab Americans occupy positions of leadership and responsibility throughout our system of government, setting examples of
public service at the local, state, and national levels; and
WHEREAS,the Arab American community joins all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and divers e society, where every
individual is treated equally and feels safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim April 2021 as Arab American Heritage Month in the
City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to observe Arab American Heritage Month with appropriate programs and activities that celebrate the
contributions of Arab Americans to the City of Dublin.
DATED: April 20, 2021
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Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai
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Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston Councilmember Sherry Hu
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