Subject
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Proclamation Declaring April 2024, National Arab American Heritage Month in Rockville. Maryland
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Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Council read and approve the proclamation.
Discussion
April is National Arab American Heritage Month. The culture and rich diversity of the over 3.5 million Arab Americans, who have been in America since the 1870’s, is not recognized and celebrated. Congresswoman Debbie Dingle of Michigan, along with several Arab American organizations, sponsored a resolution in 2017 establishing April as Arab American Heritage Month
During the month of April, the Arab America Foundation formally recognizes the achievements of Arab Americans through the celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month (NAAHM).
Mayor and Council History
This is the first time that the Mayor and Council has presented this proclamation.