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Date.- 10/27/08 <br />Item.- 5.b <br />0 <br />Ameri*can Indi*an Heritage Mont'n <br />i • � � � • SLID %3 <br />Whereas.- The City of Roseville is located on land that was once home to many <br />Dakota and Ojibwa Indians; and <br />Whereas.- The City of Roseville is committed to promoting racial understanding and <br />equality and justice as a fundamental aspect of a healthy community; and <br />Whereas.- The American Indian community has made substantial contributions to <br />our culture language and community; and <br />�P I <br />Whereas.- The American Indian community has brought values and ideas that have <br />become ingrained in the American spirit including respect for the natural environment, <br />respect for cultural differences and the awareness that diversity can be a source of <br />strength rather than division; and <br />Whereas.- By Act of Congress of the United States, November is declared as <br />American Indian Herita e Month; and <br />9 1 <br />Whereas.- This observance offers special opportunities to become more <br />knowledgeable about the American Indian heritage and to honor the many American <br />Indian leaders who have contributed to the progress of our nation. <br />Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Council hereby proclaim the month of <br />November 2008 as American Indian Heritage Month in the City of Roseville and urge all <br />citizens to join in appreciation for our rich and diverse community. <br />In the City of Roseville, County of Ramsey,, State of Minnesota,, U.S-A <br />In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of <br />Roseville to be affixed this 27th day of October 2008. <br />Mayor Craig D. Klausing <br />