HomeMy WebLinkAboutJuly 1, 2024 Somali American DayCOLUMBIA HEIGHTS
PROCLAMATION
Somali American Day: July 1, 2024
WHEREAS, the Independence Day of Somalia is a National Holiday observed annually
in Somalia and the Diaspora worldwide on the 1st of July; and
WHEREAS, many Somali refugees and their families immigrated to the United States,
and today Somali Americans are one of the fastest growing immigrant groups in
Columbia Heights; and
WHEREAS, like many immigrant groups before them, Somali Americans sought
shelter to the United States to escape war and persecution, to find opportunities, and to
better their lives and the lives of their children; and
WHEREAS, Somali Americans play an integral role in building a vibrant and diverse
Columbia Heights, contributing socially, culturally, politically, and economically to our
city; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amdda Mdrquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights do
hereby proclaim July 1, 2024, Somali American Day in the City of Columbia Heights,
County of Anoka, State of Minnesota, U.S.A. In making this proclamation, the history,
culture, and contributions of Somali Americans in Columbia Heights are being
recognized and celebrated.
A dda Mdrquez Simula, Mayor
June 24, 2024