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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item 3.2
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SU B,ECT:
August 20, 2024
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
Linda Smith, City Manager
Presentation of American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
Proclamation
Prepared by: Marissa Clevenger, Administrative Technician
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
proclamation.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will present the American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
proclamation in recognition of the many contributions of American Muslims in Dublin and across
the nation.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1) American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month Proclamation
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month"
WHEREAS, freedom of religion holds distinction as a cherished right and a fundamental value upon which the law and ethics of
the United States are based; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin takes great pride in supporting individual religious freedoms and is strengthened by contributions
of its diverse population, including those Americans who practice Islam; and
WHEREAS, approximately one million Muslim Americans currently reside in communities throughout California, the highest
number in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of Dublin benefit from Muslim religious, charitable, educational and empowerment
organizations that operate within the East Bay; and
WHEREAS, members of the Dublin Muslim community have been strong advocates for equity and inclusion at the municipal
and state levels of education and social programs that support all Dubliners; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to promote awareness of the many contributions of American Muslims in Dublin and across the
nation and extend to them the respect every American deserves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council acknowledges the rich history and contributions of
Muslims and the lasting positive impact they have made and does hereby proclaim August 2024 as `American Muslim
Appreciation and Awareness Month" in the City of Dublin.
DATED: August 20, 2024
Mayor Michael McCorriston
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CouncilmeJean
Councilm mber Kashef Qaadri
Councilmember Janine Thalblum
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