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Polish American Heritage Month: October 2020
WHEREAS, October is national Polish -American Heritage Month, a celebration of Polish Heritage founded in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1981, to bring attention to the many notable and important contributions by Poles and
Polish Americans to the United States of America and the World.
WHEREAS, our Columbia Heights, MN/Lomianki, Poland, Sister Cities International organization is celebrating its 29th
Anniversary. This all volunteer group has been dedicated and active ever since a task force of community members was
called together by Founder, Dolores Puente Strand, in late 1989 after receiving approval from then Mayor Dale Hadtrath.
WHEREAS, due to the restrictions mandated by COVID 19 concerns, we had to cancel some of our meetings activities,
and special events. We look forward to having them resumed.
WHEREAS, we coordinate the collecting of donated books which are shipped to the schools and public library in our
Sister City, Lomianki, Poland.
WHEREAS, we coordinate the greeting card exchanges between Highland Elementary and Lomianki's elementary
schools.
WHEREAS, we sponsor an informative and interesting tabletop display at our Columbia Heights Public Library to
highlight October as Polish American Heritage Month. We appreciate the assistance of the Columbia Heights Fire
Department with this activity.
WHEREAS, we appreciate the fine cooperation of our Columbia Heights Police Department. Since a past exchange of
Police Officers with Lomianki was so very successful, we hope to repeat this endeavor in the future. All of our visitors to
Lomianki receive wonderful hospitality.
WHEREAS, we are proud to have over one hundred official members in our Columbia Heights' organization.
Membership is not limited to Columbia Heights' residents or those with Polish heritage. "WITAMY" TO ALL/ ARE
WELCOME!
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, THAT I, Donna Schmitt, Mayor of the City of Columbia Heights, Minnesota,
do hereby designate October, 2020, as Polish American Heritage Month in Columbia Heights, Minnesota.
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Donna K. Schmitt, Mayor
October 12, 2020