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► CELEBRATE EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS,PETALUMA,OCTOBER 5-NOVEMBER 3, 2013
WHEREAS, El Dia de los Muertos is a memorial celebration from Latin and South
America when loved ones who have died are welcomed back as honored guests between October
31 and November 2; and
WHEREAS,the Petaluma Arts Center is the umbrella organization for a cross-cultural
committee that has planned a Citywide celebration of El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma since 2001;
and
WHEREAS, the celebration of El Dia de los Muertos builds bridges between communities
in Petaluma and provides opportunities to remember loved ones who have died; and
WHEREAS, by honoring those who have gone before us and the arts and culture of Latin
and South America, we honor our shared humanity; and
WHEREAS,residents of all ages, cultural and ethnic groups are finding Petaluma's
celebration of El Dia de los Muertos to be comforting and engaging; and
WHEREAS,through the celebration of El Dia de los Muertos Petaluma, the community is
united in providing cultural offerings citywide.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, David Glass, Mayor of Petaluma, along
with the members of the Petaluma City Council, do hereby proclaim October 5-November 3, 2013
as "El Dia de los Muertos, Petaluma 2013"in recognition of the cultural contributions of Latin and
South America,the human need to honor loved ones who have died and the importance of building
community to improve the quality of life for all residents in Petaluma.
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