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PROCLAMATION
Somali American Day: July 1, 2025
The Independence Day of Somalia is a National Holiday observed annually in Somalia
and the Diaspora worldwide on the 1st of July.
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.
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.
Somali Americans play an integral role in building a vibrant and diverse Columbia
Heights, contributing socially, culturally, politically, and economically to our city.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Amdda Mdrquez Simula, Mayor of Columbia Heights do
hereby proclaim July 1, 2025, 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.
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June 23, 2025