HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023 June Immigrant Heritage MonthCOLUMBIA lb HEIGHTS
PROCLAMATION
Immigrant Heritage Month: June 2023
WHEREAS, throughout history, immigrants have played a crucial role in determining
the growth, development, and prosperity of our city, bringing with them their
distinctive talents, traditions, and perspectives; and
WHEREAS, Immigrant Heritage Month is a time to honor the invaluable contributions
made by immigrants to our community, enriching our cultural fabric, strengthening our
economy, and enhancing our social diversity; and
WHEREAS, we should use Immigrant Heritage Month as an opportunity to advocate
for fair and just immigration policies, ensuring that newcomers to our city are
welcomed, supported, and provided with the resources necessary for their successful
integration into our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights embraces the diversity of cultures,
languages, and traditions that enrich our neighborhoods and foster mutual respect and
understanding; and
WHEREAS, the city of Columbia Heights recognizes the significance of welcoming and
aiding immigrants, fostering an inclusive atmosphere that values diversity and upholds
the ideals of justice and equality; and
WHEREAS, Immigrant Heritage Month provides an opportunity to promote cross-
cultural understanding, bridge divides, and strengthen the bonds that unite our
community, regardless of background or country of origin; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that I, Amada Marquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia
Heights, do hereby proclaim June 2023 to be Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of
Columbia Heights, County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A.
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May 22, 2023