BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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Adopt a Resolution Declaring October, 2022, as German American Heritage Month.
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RECOMMENDATION:Recommendation
Adopt the RESOLUTION DECLARING OCTOBER, 2022, AS GERMAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH.
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SUMMARY:
The Office of Racial, Equity Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) recommends that the Board formally acknowledge and declare October 2022 as German American Heritage Month.
In 1987 through a Presidential proclamation, October was declared German American Heritage Month. Throughout the United States observances during the month of October aim to honor the contributions of German immigrants and their descendants to American history and culture. Germantown, Pennsylvania, the first German settlement, was established in 1683. Today, Americans of German ancestry make up the largest European ancestry population in the country.
By adopting this resolution, Santa Clara Valley Water District joins national efforts to honor the contributions of German immigrants and their descendants and supports more equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IMPACT:
There are no Environmental Justice impacts associated with this item.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
There is no financial impact associated with this item.
CEQA:
The recommended action does not constitute a project under CEQA because it does not have the potential for resulting in direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Resolution
UNCLASSIFIED MANAGER:Manager
Marta Lugo, 408-630-2237