HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 10-28 Proclamations - Filipino-American History MonthI 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)