Mayoral Proclamation - Immigrant Heritage Month - 06.01.2017

WHEREAS, Generations of immigrants from every corner of the globe have built our country’s economy and created the unique character of our nation; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants continue to grow businesses, innovate, strengthen our economy and create American jobs in Fargo, North Dakota; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants have provided the United States with unique social and cultural influence, fundamentally enriching the extraordinary character of our nation; and

WHEREAS, Immigrants have been tireless leaders not only in securing their own rights and access to equal opportunity, but have also campaigned to create a more fair and just society for all Americans; and

WHEREAS, Despite these countless contributions, the role of immigrants in building and enriching our nation has frequently been overlooked and undervalued throughout history and continuing to the present day.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That I, Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of the City of Fargo, do hereby proclaim June 2017, to be Immigrant Heritage Month in the City of Fargo, North Dakota.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Fargo, North Dakota to be affixed this 19th day of June, 2017.