2024 10-28 Filipino-American History Month

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I h MOULI-NDViEvv 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 die 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 die fields of teacling, business, government service, agriculture, ministry, medicine and oilier sciences, humanities, and die 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 ricliness of their eflinicity 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, tlis 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 die City of Mounds View and encourage all residents to join in recognition of the positive impact Filipino -Americans have had on our community. IN WTFNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Mounds View, Minnesota to be affixed this 28'h day of October, 2024. (SEAL)