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MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA PROCLAMATION FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH Whereas, October 2024 is the 437th anniversary of the earliest documented proof of Filipino presence on the shores of the west coast of the continental United States; and Whereas, the residents of the City of Mounds View and the State of Minnesota should be informed of the positive impact Filipino-Americans have had on our communities; and Whereas, in the State of Minnesota, thousands of Filipino-Americans have made contributions to the fields of teaching, business, government service, agriculture, ministry, medicine and other sciences, humanities, and the United States Armed Forces; and Whereas, it is vital for Filipino-American youth to have positive role models and instill in them the importance of education, complemented with the richness of their ethnicity and values of their legacy; and Whereas, efforts must continue to promote the study of Filipino-American history and culture in the writing, teaching, and learning of United States history; and Whereas, this anniversary is a significant time to study the advancement of Filipino-Americans, --a time of celebration, remembrance, reflection, and motivation - and a relevant time for all of our residents to learn and appreciate more about Filipino-Americans and their historic contributions to the City of Mounds View, the State of Minnesota and our nation. Now, therefore, I, Zach Lindstrom, Mayor of the City of Mounds View, do hereby proclaim October 2024, to be Filipino-American History Month in the City of Mounds View and encourage all residents to join in recognition of the positive impact Filipino-Americans have had on our community. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Minnesota, Minnesota to be affixed this 28'day of October, 2024. (SEAL) --------------------------- Zach Lindstrom, Mayor The Minnesota Vision A Thriving Desirable Community