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47 <br />48 <br />49 <br />50 <br />51 <br />52 <br />53 <br />54 <br />55 <br />56 <br />57 <br />58 <br />5� <br />60 <br />6i <br />62 <br />63 <br />64 <br />65 <br />66 <br />67 <br />68 <br />69 <br />�o <br />�1 <br />�2 <br />73 <br />74 <br />75 <br />76 <br />77 <br />78 <br />�9 <br />go <br />81 <br />82 <br />83 <br />84 <br />85 <br />86 <br />87 <br />gg <br />89 <br />90 <br />91 <br />Human Rights Commission Minutes <br />April 16, 2014 — Draft Minutes <br />Page 2 of 5 <br />Commissioner Thao provided her perspective of the event and pointed out the winner had also <br />presented his essay to the school board. She stated all the essays were very powerful. <br />Chair Groff stated he had talked with a few teachers and they had provided some feedback for <br />next year. <br />Commissioner Thao stated the essay contest has been building and this year there were teachers, <br />the school principal, and family members in attendance. She stated it is important to remember <br />not everyone is a writer and there may be other ways kids can express what human rights mean <br />to them. <br />Chair Groff stated the League of Minnesota Cities sponsors the contest and they use the <br />questions and essay. <br />Naturalization Ceremony <br />Commissioner Singleton provided his perspective of the naturalization event. The event was <br />well attended. <br />Ms. Collins recommended filming the event in the future. <br />Chair Groff stated there may be regulations regarding filming this type of event and it would <br />need to be researched. Ms. Collins stated filming and videotaping are permitted during the <br />ceremony according to the materials distributed. <br />Commissioner Thao suggested contacting the news channel next year and the newspaper. <br />Commissioner Singleton asked if Chair Groff had talked with the courts about hosting the <br />ceremony next year. <br />Chair Groff stated he had talked with them and the Commission would need to discuss it further. <br />They need to be notified by October and also let them know how many people the City would be <br />able to accommodate. Ms. Collins stated keeping the ceremony small made it feel more <br />intimate. <br />Vice Chair Becker suggested sending a letter of appreciation to Byerlys. <br />Rosefest Parade Update <br />Youth Commissioner Dao stated she had talked with a friend and their family. They would be <br />able to make a banner but at this time she does not have an estimate because she does not have <br />the banner dimensions. Ms. Collins stated the old signs have been stored and can be used as <br />well. <br />