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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: August 20, 2019
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month - August 2019
Prepared by: Caroline P. Soto, City Clerk/Records Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider proclaiming August 2019 as American Muslim
Appreciation and Awareness Month in the City of Dublin to acknowledge and promote
awareness of the myriad of invaluable contributions of American Muslims in California
and the United States.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
DESCRIPTION:
American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month acknowledges the rich history,
contributions, and guiding virtues of American Muslims; and to commend all Muslim
communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made toward the
advancement of our society. The City is asking citizens to acknowledge and promote
awareness of the myriad of invaluable contributions of American Muslims in California
and across the country and extend to them the respect and camaraderie every
American deserves.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
N/A
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
N/A
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation - American Muslim Awareness and Appreciation Month - August 2019
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
“American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month – August 2019”
WHEREAS, Freedom of religion holds distinction as a cherished right and a fundamental value upon which this nation was
founded; and
WHEREAS, enriched by the unparalleled diversity of its residents, the City of Dublin takes great pride in supporting individual
religious freedoms and is strengthened by the many varied religious, political, and cultural traditions and contributions of its diverse
population, including those Americans who practice Islam; and
WHEREAS, Muslims have been part of U.S. history from the beginning and have contributed to the production of wealth and
construction of the nation; they are also part of the rich history of the civil rights movement; and
WHEREAS, over 90,000 Muslims reside in Alameda County and make innumerable contributions to the cultural, political, and
economic fabric and well-being of California and the United States; and
WHEREAS, Americans Muslim are teachers, lawyers, doctors, social workers, tech workers, nurses, and business owners among
numerous other valued professions, as well as peace builders, activists, entrepreneurs, and politicians; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to acknowledge and promote awareness of the myriad of invaluable contributions of American
Muslims in California and across the country and extend to them the respect and camaraderie every American deserves.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City of Dublin does hereby proclaim August 2019 as American Muslim
Appreciation and Awareness Month to acknowledge the rich history, contributions, and guiding virtues of American Muslims and to
commend all Muslim communities in California for the lasting positive impact they have made toward the advancement of our city.
Mayor David G. Haubert Vice Mayor Melissa Hernandez
Councilmember Arun Goel Councilmember Jean Josey Councilmember Shawn Kumagai