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Human Rights, Inclusion and Engagement Commission Minutes January 17, 2018 —Draft Minutes Page 7 of 11 LGBT proclamation since it will be newly added this year and they do not have the language for it. Ms. Olson noted the same proclamation is used each year, but the dates are updated and there may be a different focus or theme, which is passed down from Congress. Commissioner Peterson suggested they focus on the theme that is used in the proclamation. Commissioner Djevi stated they need to discuss what the proclamations mean beyond the words. He suggested they use volunteer resources to do something more meaningful and ask the Council for more insight on what the proclamations mean. Commissioner Peterson inquired who will present the Commission's recommendations on the City proclamations to the City Council. Chair Holub stated she and Commissioner Dailey plan to be there, and anyone is welcome to attend,present, or answer questions. Commissioner Manke stated it would be best to reach out to each community on these proclamations. Ms. Olson agreed and stated they need to figure out how best to do that, and if that community even wants to participate or provide feedback. Commissioner Dailey stated when they reach out to the communities regarding the proclamations, they are not putting the responsibility on them to plan something. The proclamations show that the City wants to honor them and lift them up. Commissioner Djevi suggested they ask each community an issue they would like to see addressed or highlighted. Commissioner Groff inquired if the proclamation for Spanish Heritage Month was translated to Spanish. Ms. Olson noted it was translated, but nothing more was done with it. Youth Commissioner Hansel suggested they add a Disability Awareness Month proclamation since Roseville is one of the most elderly cities in Ramsey County. She noted there is a proclamation in March. Ms. Olson suggested they consider adding it to their recommendation to the Council. The Commission agreed it was a good idea to include it, along with the LGBT proclamation.