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All Council Members
Title
Designating the month of April as National Arab American Heritage Month.
Summary
WHEREAS, for over a century, Arab Americans have been making valuable contributions to virtually every aspect of American society: in medicine, law, business, education, technology, government, military service, culture; and
WHEREAS, since migrating to America, men and women of Arab descent have shared their rich culture and traditions with neighbors and friends, while also setting fine examples of model citizens and public servants; and
WHEREAS, they brought with them to America their resilient family values, strong work ethic, dedication to education, and diversity in faith and creed that have added strength to our great democracy; and
WHEREAS, Arab Americans have also enriched our society by sharing in the entrepreneurial American spirit that makes our nation free and prosperous; and
WHEREAS, the history of Arab Americans in the U.S. remains neglected or defaced by misconceptions, bigotry, and anti-Arab hate in the forms of crimes and speech; and
WHEREAS, Arab American issues, such as civil rights abuses, harmful stereotyping, and bullying must be combated in the forms of education and awareness; and
WHEREAS, they join all Americans in the desire to see a peaceful and diverse society, where every individual is treated equally and feels safe; and
WHEREAS, the incredible contributions and heritage of Arab Americans have helped us build a better nation; NOW, THEREFORE,
Be it resolved by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That we announce that the Arab America Foundation celebrates the contributions Arab Americans have made to society and does hereby declare April to be National Arab American Month. We encourage our citizens to join us in this special observance.
SECTION 2. That this Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest p...
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