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Agenda Item 4.11
DATE:July 20,2021
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:City Proclamations for the Month of August
Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of August in the City of
Dublin: National Night Out and American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proclamations.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The City Council will consider the following proclamations for the month of August:
1. National Night Out
National Night Out occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August and is an annual
community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and
neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live in.
The City of Dublin will be hosting the 38th Annual National Night Out on Thursday, August 3
and invites members of the community to join in the community crime prevention efforts.
2. American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness month honors generations of Muslim
Americans and their many social, cultural, and economic contributions to our City, the state
of California, and across the country.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) National Night Out
2) American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month
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Attachment 1
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“National Night Out”
WHEREAS, National Night Out was introduced by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) in 1984 and began as a concept
for generating greater crime prevention involvement among residents; and
WHEREAS, what started with residents simply leaving their porch lights on soon progressed to something bigger: neighbors
organizing cookouts, parades, contests, neighborhood walks, festivals, rallies, and community service events; and
WHEREAS, today, more than 35 million people and over 15,000 communities participate in National Night Out; and
WHEREAS, last year, due to COVID-19, Dublin Police Services hosted a virtual National Night Out; and
WHEREAS, this year, National Night Out will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 3 in the City of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the “38
th Annual National Night Out” gives the citizens of the City of Dublin a great chance to be part of a nationwide
effort to promote police and community crime prevention efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim August 3, 2021 as “National Night
Out” in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to participate in this community event.
DATED: July 6, 2021
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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Attachment 2
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,the earliest Muslim immigrants mostly worked on farms and made significant contributions to early agricultural efforts
and 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 City; 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 does hereby proclaim August 2021 as “American Muslim
Appreciation and Awareness Month” in the City of Dublin and encourages all citizens to celebrate the rich history and contributions
of the American Muslim community.
DATED: July 20, 2021
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Shawn Kumagai
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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