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A RESOLUTION
Endorsing the First Annual Ethnic Arts Festival
WHEREAS, Evanston draws much of its strength from the
contrasting ethnic and cultural backgrounds of its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, an understanding of the diverse cultural
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heritage.which a community encompasses serves to broaden,
enrich, and uplift each individual of that community; and
WHEREAS, at least 25.5% of Evanston's population is
comprised of ethnic and minority citizens; -and
WHEREAS, the city's Long Range Cultural Planning Project
has identified an Annual Ethnic Arts Festival as a primary
avenue for cross cultural communication and interaction; and
WHEREAS, the Evanston.Arts Council, in conjunction with
many of the city's ethnic organizations, supports and endorses
• such an annual events
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of
the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, that the City
Council endorses the Annual Ethnic Arts Festival and encourages
citizens of Evanston to participate in this effort.
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City Clerk
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Adopted.