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CELEBRATE EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS-SEPTEMBER 29-NOVEMBER 4,2012
WHEREAS, El Dia de los Muertos is a memorial celebration from Mexico, Central 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 and provides opportunities to remember loved ones who have died, and by
honoring those who have gone before us and the arts and culture of Mexico, Central and South
America,we honor our shared humanity; and
WHEREAS, all ages, cultural and ethnic groups are finding Petaluma's celebration of El
Dia de los Muertos to be comforting and engaging, and 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 September 29 -
November 4th as "El Dia de los Muertos, Petaluma 2012"in recognition of the cultural
contributions of Mexico, Central 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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